Dusty Miller Cut Foliage Production in Utah

Authors

Melanie Stock, Utah State UniversityFollow
Ali Harrison, Utah State University
Lorin Harrison, Utah State University
Amanda Pratt, Utah State University
Claudia Nischwitz, Utah State UniversityFollow
Nick Volesky, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University

Publication Date

6-2024

First Page

1

Last Page

5

Abstract

Dusty miller is a foliage known for its lace-like, velvety texture and silvery pale, sage-green leaves. While an annual foliage, dusty miller is an easy-to-grow, productive crop that can tolerate a light frost and make use of small spaces and edges on a cut flower farm. Harvests begin as early as June in high tunnels and late July in the field. Dusty miller serves as a traditional filler as well as base foliage for centerpieces. It is often used in small-scale floral design such as corsages, boutonnieres, and flower crowns. Though useful in diverse designs, dusty miller is also relatively inexpensive to import, a notable market consideration for local growers.

Recommended Citation

Stock, Melanie; Harrison, Ali; Harrison, Lorin; Pratt, Amanda; Nischwitz, Claudia; and Volesky, Nick, "Dusty Miller Cut Foliage Production in Utah" (2024). All Current Publications. Paper 2421.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/2421