dusty miller
noun
: any of several plants having ashy-gray or white tomentose leaves
especially
: an herbaceous artemisia (Artemisia stelleriana) with grayish foliage found especially along the eastern coast of the U.S.
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Start with a basic grapevine wreath, then tuck in sprigs of faux eucalyptus, dusty miller, and more.
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Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
Intertwine this Christmas garland with eucalyptus, dusty miller, or bay leaves.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2022
Other good cool-to-cold-weather survivors include dusty miller, dianthus, petunias and snapdragons.
—Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 27 Nov. 2021
Some like pansies, dianthus, dusty miller and snapdragons can even withstand a frost or light freeze.
—Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 30 Oct. 2021
The paved terrace — irrigated and landscaped with potted lavender, pansies, dusty miller and other plantings — can be reached via the living room, solarium and the library.
—Vivian Marino, New York Times, 18 May 2018
The bride's bouquet included dusty miller and eco-friendly balsa wood flowers.
—Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2011
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Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
Intertwine this Christmas garland with eucalyptus, dusty miller, or bay leaves.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2022
Other good cool-to-cold-weather survivors include dusty miller, dianthus, petunias and snapdragons.
—Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 27 Nov. 2021
Some like pansies, dianthus, dusty miller and snapdragons can even withstand a frost or light freeze.
—Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 30 Oct. 2021
The paved terrace — irrigated and landscaped with potted lavender, pansies, dusty miller and other plantings — can be reached via the living room, solarium and the library.
—Vivian Marino, New York Times, 18 May 2018
The bride's bouquet included dusty miller and eco-friendly balsa wood flowers.
—Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2011
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