Centaurea gymnocarpa
Purple Dusty Miller
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:
Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.
Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.