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Dusty Miller

Senecio cineraria, Asteraceae

Zones
7–10
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Cape MarigoldDimorphotheca sinuata
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Abyssinian GladiolusGladiolus murielae
Wind ProtectionPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

CowslipPrimula veris

Dusty miller contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can inhibit growth of other herbaceous plants

Common Questions

What zones does Dusty Miller grow in?

Dusty Miller grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Dusty Miller?

Good companions for Dusty Miller include Cape Marigold, Abyssinian Gladiolus.

Design guilds with Dusty Miller and see companion relationships visually.

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