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Centaurea gymnocarpa

Purple Dusty Miller

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Acacia Software

 

Description

This perennial plant won't grow more than 1' tall and has large, silvery white leaves with blue, purple, or yellow flowers that bloom in summer.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Blue, Purple, Yellow

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Silver, White

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Spanish

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.