Centaurea cineraria
About
Centaurea cineraria, the velvet centaurea, also known as dusty miller and silver dust, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae endemic to southern Italy. In natural settings, it grows on coastal cliffs, ranging from 0–350 m above sea level, hence the plant's Italian name, fiordaliso delle scogliere. Mature plants may reach 80 centimetres (31.5 in) in height. The species produces purple flowers.
- Family
- Asteraceae
How to use it
Dusty miller is often used in gardens for its ornamental value. Its unique silvery leaves provide a beautiful contrast to other plants, making it a popular choice for borders and flower beds. Additionally, it can help attract pollinators like bees when it blooms with its purple flowers. [4, 16]
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Gardening tip
When planting dusty miller, make sure to choose a sunny spot in your garden. This plant loves sunlight and well-drained soil. It can grow quite tall, so give it enough space to thrive!
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In the kitchen
Dusty miller is not eaten by humans. Its striking silvery leaves and purple flowers are primarily used for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscapes.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Centaurea cineraria
- Slug
- centaurea-cineraria
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Centaurea
- Species
- cineraria
- Wikidata QID
- Q4117857
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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