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Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum morifolium
Fall
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Senecio cineraria
Silvery-white foliage, not flowers. Textural filler in arrangements. Soft, velvety leaves. Adds contrast and sophistication. Wedding favorite for silver palette.
Year-round
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 10 to 21 days
when properly cared for
Dusty Miller has no significant fragrance
Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids. May cause liver damage if large quantities are ingested by pets over time.
Not a single plant species but a common name for several silver-leaved plants
The silver color comes from fine, white, wool-like hairs covering the leaves
Popular in moon gardens designed to be viewed at night
Used in dried wreaths and arrangements for its silvery, preserved appearance
Dusty miller (Senecio cineraria) is native to the Mediterranean region. The common name "dusty miller" was historically given to anyone working with flour or grain. The plant earned this name due to its flour-dusted appearance. It became popular in Victorian era silver-themed gardens and moon gardens.
