6" Silver Ragwort (Jacobaea maritima)

Bring a frosty, luminous texture to your garden beds or container arrangements with Silver Ragwort, commonly known as Dusty Miller. Renowned for its woolly, felt-like foliage, this Mediterranean native features deeply lobed, lace-like leaves blanketed in fine silver-white hairs that catch and reflect the sunlight. The striking monochromatic color profile acts as a perfect visual anchor, offering exceptional contrast when paired with deep green foliage or bright floral blooms.

This 6-inch container size is an established, resilient specimen with a full, mounding habit, ready to bring strong tactile texture and bright contrast to sunny borders, patio pots, or mixed planters.

Key Features

• Frosty, Felted Texture: The dense covering of fine silver hairs gives the leaves a unique velvety softness and an eye-catching chalk-white color profile.

• Exceptional Contrast Plant: Acts as a beautiful design foil, making surrounding green tones look deeper and making bright flowers pop dramatically.

• Tough & Drought-Resilient: Once established, it is remarkably heat-tolerant and handles dry spells with ease, making it a fantastic low-maintenance choice.

Important Notes Before You Buy

📸 Natural Form & Foliage Variation

Like all living plants, each Silver Ragwort grows with its own individual branching and leaf density. The intensity of the silver coat can also shift slightly depending on the season and light levels. While your specimen will strictly match the 6-inch container size, excellent health, and robust root system shown in our photo, its exact silhouette and leaf layout will be completely its own.

Quick Care Tips

• Light: Requires full sun to bright, indirect sunlight. Maximum sun exposure is essential to keeping the foliage dense, compact, and vividly silver-white.

• Water: Allow the top few inches of soil to dry out completely between waterings. Water thoroughly so it drains away instantly, as it is highly sensitive to constantly damp or soggy roots.

• Soil: Prefers a loose, lightweight, and sharply draining potting mix or garden soil. Highly adaptable to poor or sandy soil conditions as long as drainage is excellent.