Zone 11 · Dusty Miller
Planting Dusty Miller in Zone 11
Jacobaea maritima
✅ Dusty Miller thrives in zone 11 (hardy 2–11)
Can I plant today?
🌸 Dusty Miller should be blooming now!
Plants set out in early season are peaking. Deadhead to keep blooms coming.
Evaluated for July 28, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
essentially frost-free
Zone's first frost
essentially frost-free
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 11
Transplant after last frost. Grown mostly for silvery foliage; trim off flower stalks to keep tidy.
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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