Dusty-miller

Cerastium tomentosum

Cerastium

Caryophyllaceae

Native Plants

Zone 5–10

🐾 Pet-Safe

🌱 Beginner Friendly

Dusty-miller (Cerastium tomentosum) thrives in well-drained soil with minimal watering, making it ideal for rock gardens and borders. It prefers partial shade to full sun and tolerates poor soils well. Trim back after flowering to keep it tidy and prevent it from spreading too aggressively.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

12″

Watering Schedule

Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately; Allow Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings

Soil pH

6 – 7

Temperature

-20° – 85°F

Mature Spread

up to 24″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed, Cutting

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Albania

Austria

Belgium

British Columbia

Corse

Czechoslovakia

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Great Britain

Ireland

Italy

Maine

Manitoba

Michigan

Montana

Nebraska

Netherlands

New Brunswick

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken May 14, 2017 by Sarah Dechamps (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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