Dusty Zenobia typically starts flowering in April.
dusty zenobia
Zenobia pulverulenta
Dusty Zenobia (Zenobia pulverulenta) is a beautiful evergreen shrub that can reach up to five feet in height. It produces small, white, bell-shaped flowers in winter that contrast nicely against its dusty green leaves, which take on a more vibrant hue in full sun. All parts of this plant are covered in a powdery flour-like substance, which gives it a unique fuzzy texture. Its drought tolerance makes this an easy-care garden plant and it can make an attractive addition to any landscape.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Division,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 9
Flowers:
White Flowers In Spring
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,red,purple
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Dusty zenobia plants prefer to stay on the dry side, so it is best to water them sparingly. It is recommended to water them only once their soil is completely dry, usually every 10-15 days. When watering, it is important to make sure that the soil is soaked evenly throughout the pot, but that there is no standing water in the saucer underneath. If you are ever unsure on how much water to give, it is better to give too little than too much.
sunlight
Dusty zenobia is a sun-loving plant species that thrives in areas with plenty of direct sunlight. This species prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day during the growing season, but can tolerate slightly less during the winter months. Too much sunlight, though, can damage the leaves and foliage of this species, so it is important to provide some shade during the hottest days of the summer if possible.
pruning
Dusty zenobia are a low-maintenance evergreen shrub. They should be pruned once or twice a year in the late spring to early summer (May or June), for light shaping and to encourage branching. Pruning hard should generally be avoided. If needed, however, light pruning to shape the plant should only be done in the winter when the plant is dormant. When pruning, avoid removing more than ⅓ of the total foliage to prevent plant damage.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
