New Look dusty miller leaves have fewer serrations than familiar older cultivars. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)
Dusty miller works well in mixed container plantings. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)
Dusty miller, a 2025 Louisiana Super Plant, is a tough plant that brings striking visual and textural contrast to the garden. It is a great choice for borders like this one, which also features Jolt series dianthus. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)
By Olivia McClure
LSU AgCenter
With eye-catching, silvery foliage that’s velvet-soft to the touch, dusty miller is a unique plant. Add to that the fact that it’s easy to care for and readily survives frosty winter temperatures, and you’ve got a recipe for a winning plant for cool-season landscapes.
That was the thinking of LSU AgCenter horticulturists when they named dusty miller a Louisi...
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