Dividing and Trimming Dusty Miller

Dusty miller (Jacobaea maritima) is often grown as an annual but can overwinter in protected spots. To rejuvenate overgrown plants:

1. Prune back by half or more, leaving some foliage below cuts. New growth emerges quickly in warm weather.
2. Sprinkle granular flower fertilizer (Espoma Plant-tone) around the base.
3. If the plant has multiple stems with roots, dig up a section with roots attached and replant immediately in a new location. Water well.

This tough plant tolerates division and transplanting easily. In harsh winters, treat as an annual and replace in spring.