Zone 10 · Dusty Miller
Planting Dusty Miller in Zone 10
Jacobaea maritima
✅ Dusty Miller thrives in zone 10 (hardy 2–11)
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Dusty Miller has a specific planting window in zone 10. Check back in spring.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around January 15
Zone's first frost
around December 15
Bloom window
July – August
Peak bloom
July
Sun required
full sun
Mature height
12"
Spacing
10" apart
Type
annual
How to plant Dusty Miller in zone 10
Transplant after last frost. Grown mostly for silvery foliage; trim off flower stalks to keep tidy.
💡 In zone 10, start seeds indoors around January — about 10 weeks before your last frost.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Dusty Miller peaks in July. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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