Senecio cineraria 'Cirrus' ~ Cirrus Dusty Miller steward-birds Small bell-like pale lavender flowers

Small bell-like pale lavender flowers raise up in terminals from the green rootstalk above the mound in mid-summer attracting butterflies

The large clusters of rich golden yellow flower balls bloom from late spring through summer attracting butterflies

long-season clumping native perennial with long narrow leaves

IMAGES: Photo by rockerBOO

Massive blooms of small semi-double clear white roses bloom continually from mid-spring until the first frost

Senecio cineraria 'Cirrus' ~ Cirrus Dusty Miller steward-birds Small bell-like pale lavender flowersCirrus Dusty Miller is a tender evergreen herbaceous perennial that forms a uniform mound of large, velvety lobed foliage that emerges white and turns silvery blue green. The yellow flowers bloom beginning in the second year in the south, but are usually removed to encourage foliage growth. Best foliage color in full sun and evenly moist, well drained soils. Type: Perennial, Groundcover Origins: Mediterranean Height: 1' 2' Spread: 1' 1. 5' Spacing: 1.