A useful drought tolerant perennial with evergreen or rather ever-grey foliage, its serrated, pinnately cut leaves make the Dusty Miller interesting in rock gardens as well as a bright contrast in plant beds. It grows wild along the Mediterranean coast from where it comes along with a resistance to salinity. To keep it neat and tidy one should cut it back by the end of winter and if necessary by mid-summer to remove the faded flowers. They are not produced during the first year, however, they are insignificant and by no means what the plant is grown for. Low humidity is no problem and little frost is tolerated without any damage. If neglected the plants may get leggy in time and require cutting back to grow new attractive shoots. A variety called ‘Silverdust’ is more compact and shows silver-white leaves. It also shows less or no flowers than the species. Propagation is very easy from cuttings. The stems are stiff and branch from the base. They make excellent cuttings to propagate the plant quickly. Dusty Millers do well in well drained soil with frequent irrigation. Deep rooting allows established plants to tolerate some drought. Under ideal conditions they may reach 1 metre in height and 1.4 metres width, but in Riyadh, where they are to be seen in both private gardens and public open space, these woody perennials remain about half this size. Pinching helps the plant to grow more compact. They are low in maintenance and free of pests. Wet conditions may cause a fungal infection called rust disease.