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Dusty Miller

A unique spreading shrub with inconspicuous flowers arranged in tight flat clusters, each flower made visible by white floral leaves that look like butterflies.  Small dark green leaves are pale underneath.

 

A stunning feature and contrast plant for perennial borders and cottage gardens. Also looks lovely in a pot. Requires soil moisture through summer and prefers dappled shade to protect from hot sun. Can grow in shallow, rocky soils. Tip prune when young to promote density. Attracts native bees and butterflies. Small insectivorous birds will forage in the canopy.

 

 

 

Scientific name
Spyridium parvifolium
Family
Rhamnaceae

Characteristics


Lifeform
Shrub
Height
1.5
Width
1.5
Growth rate
Slow
Evergreen
Yes
Perennial
Yes

Growing Conditions


Full Sun
Semishade
Yes
Shade
Cold
-10
Drought tolerance
Waterlogging tolerance
Compaction
nk
Wind
Average
pH
acid to neutral

Uses


Ground cover
Screen
Yes
Shade
Container
Yes
Hedge
Windbreak
Grassy Woodland
Perennial border
Yes
Climber
Native lawn
Shrub Mass
Yes
Wetland

Biodiversity


Insect pollinator feeding
Yes
Caterpillar feeding
Bird feeding
Yes
Bird refuge
Lizard feeding
Lizard refuge
Frog refuge
Mammal feeding
Pollinators
Native Bee, Butterfly
Larvae
Birds
Foliage insectivores
Mammals

Flowering


Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Yes
Aug
Yes
Sep
Yes
Oct
Yes
Nov
Yes
Dec