Common Name: Dusty Miller or Silver Dust
Botanical Name: Jacobaea maritima (syn. Centaurea cineraria or Senecio cineraria)
Common Descriptions: 
Drought Tolerant
Erosion Controlling
Evergreen
Flowering
Frost Tolerant (5°F/-15°C)
Groundcover
Hanging Basket
Herbaceous
Houseplant
Low-Hedging 
Shrub
Average Width Growth: 10 Inches - 1 Foot
Average Height Growth: 8 Inches - 1 Foot
Plant Spacing: 8 Inches - 1 Foot
Root System: Horizontal, Non-Invasive
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 2 Years
Hardy Zones: 8A - 10B
Sun Exposure: Partial Sun - Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Humid or Well Drained
Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil
Blooming Season: Summer
Fertilizing Season: Spring
Applicable Fertilizing: Rose & Flower 4-6-2 or All Purpose 4-4-4
General Plant Care Based on Experience:  
Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.  
Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner.  If in containers, water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. 
Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day. 
Winter: Water once - twice a week. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. 
Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.