Dusty miller: A dependable choice for Louisiana’s cool-season gardens
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.
Dusty miller works well in mixed container plantings.
New Look dusty miller leaves have fewer serrations than familiar older cultivars
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 Louisiana Super Plant for 2025.
