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Dusty Miller (Purple Flower)
This beautiful easy to grow perennial has soft greyish white felt-like leaves that are finely divided. Purple thistle-like flowers bloom at the ends of leafy branches in summer. The sprawling nature of this plant make it a good choice for a large-scale ground cover. Very drought tolerant.
Centaurea gymnocarpa
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf texture : Soft, felt-like
Leaf color : Greyish white
Flower Characteristics
Flower shape : Thistle-like
Flower color : Purple
Plant Anatomy
Average size maturity width : 6-8 ft.
Average size maturity height : 1-3 ft.
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : 15 to 20 F( Z8b)
Sunset zone : 8-24
Water requirements : Moderate
Light exposure : Sun
Landscape Attributes
Attractive bark :Yes
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