Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Lemna minor
Silver Lace, Cirrus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
7-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Aquatic Plant
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
CENTAUREA cineraria
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Silver dust
In Hindi
duckweed
डस्टी मिलर
In German
Entengrütze
Dusty Miller
In French
lentille d'eau
Dusty Miller
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Dusty Miller
In Greek
duckweed
Dusty Miller
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Dusty Miller
In Polish
Rzęsa
Dusty Miller
In Latin
duckweed
Dusty Cicero
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Duckweed and Dusty Miller
Season and care of Duckweed and Dusty Miller is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Dusty Miller Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dusty Miller season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Dusty Miller Physical Information
Duckweed and Dusty Miller physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Dusty Miller are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver
Care of Duckweed and Dusty Miller
Care of Duckweed and Dusty Miller include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Dusty Miller needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.