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Centaurea
gymnocarpa ~ Pink Dusty Miller |
Gray foliage in sun or shade is the
ticket here. Caution should be taken because this is a vigorous plant. With no
care it will readily grow to 10 feet across often swallowing everything in its path.
Centaurea gymnocarpa can, with moderate effort, be kept in check. This provides plenty of
material for the compost heap. Centaurea gymnocarpa will bloom in sun or shade. It is one of
only a few gray plants that I know that will perform in dry shady conditions.
Helichrysum petiolare and Plectranthus argentatus are other
grey plants
that can take a shady condition. It has
survived temperatures into the low 20's without damage. Centaurea
gymnocarpa is a food source for the Painted
Lady Butterfly and a great addition to the butterfly
garden.
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