Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
California
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Silver Lace, Cirrus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS californica
CENTAUREA cineraria
Common Name
California Buckeye
Silver dust
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया Buckeye
डस्टी मिलर
In German
California Buckeye
Dusty Miller
In French
California Buckeye
Dusty Miller
In Spanish
California Buckeye
Dusty Miller
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια Buckeye
Dusty Miller
In Portuguese
California Buckeye
Dusty Miller
In Polish
Kalifornia Buckeye
Dusty Miller
In Latin
California Buckeye
Dusty Cicero
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Sapindaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of California Buckeye and Dusty Miller
Season and care of California Buckeye and Dusty Miller is important to know. While considering everything about California Buckeye and Dusty Miller Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dusty Miller season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for California Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for California Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
California Buckeye and Dusty Miller Physical Information
California Buckeye and Dusty Miller physical information is very important for comparison. California Buckeye height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of California Buckeye and Dusty Miller are as follows:
California Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
California Buckeye leaf color: Light Green
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver
Care of California Buckeye and Dusty Miller
Care of California Buckeye and Dusty Miller include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. California Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer California Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dusty Miller needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.