Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Silver Lace, Cirrus
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
CENTAUREA cineraria
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Silver dust
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
डस्टी मिलर
Abelia
In German
Dusty Miller
Abelia
In French
Dusty Miller
Abelia
In Spanish
Dusty Miller
Abelia
In Greek
Dusty Miller
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
Dusty Miller
Abelia
In Polish
Dusty Miller
Abelia
In Latin
Dusty Cicero
Abelia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Dipsacales
Family
Asteraceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Caprifolioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dusty Miller and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Dusty Miller and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Dusty Miller and Abelia. Dusty Miller doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Dusty Miller does not have fragrant flowers. Dusty Miller has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash and Toxic and Abelia has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash and Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dusty Miller and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dusty Miller and Abelia
Season and care of Dusty Miller and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Dusty Miller and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dusty Miller season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Dusty Miller and Abelia Physical Information
Dusty Miller and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Dusty Miller and Abelia are as follows:
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Dusty Miller and Abelia
Care of Dusty Miller and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dusty Miller needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.