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What are the characteristics of Dusty Miller? A comprehensive guide for you

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Dusty Miller (Jacobaea maritima) is a rather unusual plant. Its foliage is covered with white soft hairs, giving it a snow-white appearance, which makes it quite suitable for growing in combination with other plants.

Other names for Dusty Miller

Dusty Miller is also known as white cloth chrysanthemum, fine-cut silver ragwort, white wonder chrysanthemum, and silver ragwort.

Growing habits of Dusty Miller

Dusty Miller is a plant that is rather intolerant of heat. Under high temperatures combined with high humidity, it easily dies. Dusty Miller prefers a cool and moist climate. Its suitable growing temperature is between 20°C and 25°C, and it requires ample light. For soil, loose and fertile soil is generally chosen; sandy soil or soil rich in humus will both work.

Winter care for Dusty Miller

In winter, attention must be paid when growing Dusty Miller, mainly to keeping it warm. The potted plant should be moved indoors or into a greenhouse promptly, or covered with something to keep it warm. In addition, in winter, Dusty Miller also needs to be kept in ample light.

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