Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Asia
Types
Silver Lace, Cirrus
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CENTAUREA cineraria
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Silver dust
Lemon
In Hindi
डस्टी मिलर
नींबू
In German
Dusty Miller
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Dusty Miller
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Dusty Miller
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
Dusty Miller
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Dusty Miller
Limão
In Polish
Dusty Miller
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Dusty Cicero
Limon
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dusty Miller and Lemon
Season and care of Dusty Miller and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Dusty Miller and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dusty Miller season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Dusty Miller and Lemon Physical Information
Dusty Miller and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dusty Miller and Lemon are as follows:
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Dusty Miller and Lemon
Care of Dusty Miller and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dusty Miller needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.