Silver dust

Silver dust is a common name for Centaurea cineraria, a flowering plant in the asteraceae family that is native to Italy. Silver dust has gray-green leaves that are covered with fine hairs, giving them a velvety texture and a silvery appearance. Silver dust produces small purple or pink flowers in summer, but they are often removed to keep the foliage attractive. Silver dust is a drought-tolerant plant that can be grown as an annual or a perennial, depending on the climate. Silver dust can be grown from seed or cuttings and prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Silver dust is often used as an edging plant, a ground cover, or a filler in containers. Silver dust is also known as velvet centaurea or dusty miller.