Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Pascal, Golden Self-Blanching, Tall Utah, Tango
Silver Lace, Cirrus
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Irritation to stomach
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
APIUM graveolens
CENTAUREA cineraria
Common Name
Celery
Silver dust
In Hindi
अजवायन
डस्टी मिलर
In German
Sellerie
Dusty Miller
In French
Céleri
Dusty Miller
In Spanish
Apio
Dusty Miller
In Greek
Σέλινο
Dusty Miller
In Portuguese
Aipo
Dusty Miller
In Polish
Seler
Dusty Miller
In Latin
apium
Dusty Cicero
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Apioideae
Carduoideae
Season and Care of Celery and Dusty Miller
Season and care of Celery and Dusty Miller is important to know. While considering everything about Celery and Dusty Miller Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery season is Spring and Summer and Dusty Miller season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Celery is Loam and for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celery and Dusty Miller Physical Information
Celery and Dusty Miller physical information is very important for comparison. Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Celery and Dusty Miller are as follows:
Celery flower color: White
Celery leaf color: Light Green
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver
Care of Celery and Dusty Miller
Care of Celery and Dusty Miller include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Celery 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.