dusty miller
noun
: any of several plants having ashy-gray or white tomentose leaves
especially
: an herbaceous artemisia (Artemisia stelleriana) with grayish foliage found especially along the eastern coast of the U.S.
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Grown as an annual in most climates or a perennial in warmer locales, dusty miller prefers full sun, tolerates drought, and is resistant to most pests.
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Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
Anchor the design with a fresh floral arrangement featuring dusty miller, seasonal berries, white ranunculus, and cut olive branches.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
Depending on your climate, dusty miller may be planted as a summer or winter annual.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
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Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
Anchor the design with a fresh floral arrangement featuring dusty miller, seasonal berries, white ranunculus, and cut olive branches.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
Depending on your climate, dusty miller may be planted as a summer or winter annual.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Dusty miller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dusty%20miller. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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