Dusty Miller
Jacobaea maritima
Family: Asteraceae
Dusty Miller grows in full sun and prefers average, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.
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How to Grow Dusty Miller
Dusty Miller growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Average, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 8-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Dusty Miller as 10-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow; needs light to germinate. Days to maturity are listed as 90-120 days to mature ornamental foliage.
Plant Overview
Dusty Miller (Jacobaea maritima) is listed in the Asteraceae family and categorized as a flower with a tender perennial often grown as annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0266
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Tender perennial often grown as annual
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Dusty Miller is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Average, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 8-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 8-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Average, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-6.5
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 10-21 days and the seed depth is Surface sow; needs light to germinate. The listed time to maturity is 90-120 days to mature ornamental foliage. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 10-21 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow; needs light to germinate
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 90-120 days to mature ornamental foliage
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Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.