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Dusty Miller "Beach Wormwood" Asteraceae (Aster Family) A tall perennial, growing to a height of 60 cm. Description
Habitat Native of the Japanese archipelago and Kamchatka; introduced to North America; local to East Coast, from Quebec to Virginia; in sandy and moist soil conditions. Notes The Dusty Miller's leaves are densely coated with white hairs that reflect sunlight and provide good insulation under harsh weather conditions.
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Distinguishing Features - Leaves: pale-green; densely covered on both surfaces with fine, white woolly hairs. Flowers: yellow; in tall clusters; flowering July to late-August.