Dusty Miller (Jacobaea)

Jacobaea maritima is a biennial plant with beautiful silvery leaves. Not so long ago, the botanical name of Jacobaea maritima was Senecio cineraria. The Jacobaea has been given the Dutch name Askruid because it looks like there is a layer of ash over the plant.

In July and August the Askruid will bloom, the yellow flowers are not that spectacular. The real ornamental value of Jacobaea is the striking deeply incised felt-like leaf. Jacobaea maritima is a beautiful plant for the rock garden.

Askruid combines very nicely with other brightly colored flowers such as; Vervain, Cosmos, Helichrysum and Salvia

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