Dusty miller (Centaurea cineraria)

Pronunciation:	cen-TAR-ee-uh
Alternative botanical names:	Centaurea maritima
Alternative common names:	none
Family:	Asteraceae
Native to:	Mexico
USDA zones:	7-10
Sunset zones:	8-24
Hardy to:	unknown
Exposure:	sun
Water:	moderate
Height x width:	2' x 1'
Flowers in:	Summer
Colors:	yellow
Fragrance:	none
Additional comments:	Dusty miller is a widely used perennial. It has yellow flowers in the summer, but is noted for its silver foliage. It is a good dry climate plant that can be in full or half-day sun.