Mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum)
Available in packets only. Mistflower is a 1' to 2' tall native perennial most often found growing in wet meadows, moist open woods, ditches, and wet prairies indicating its preference for moist soils and full sun exposure; however, the plant will tolerate medium soils and part shade. This plant features dense flat topped clusters of fuzzy appearing tiny bright blue flowers. Mistflower flowers from mid-summer until frost and gardeners find it a good plant for native plant gardens, borders, wildflower meadows, and moist soil ground cover. Mistflower attracts butterflies and is a good pollinator conservation species. Prices listed are based on pure live seed weight, not bulk weight.
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum) |
Alternatative Common Names | Blue Mistflower, Ageratum |
Botanical Synonyms | Eupatorium coelestinum |
Bloom Season | Summer |
Group | Wildflowers/Forbs |
Bloom Color | Blue |
Duration | Perennial |
Soil moisture | Medium (Mesic);Wet (Hydric) |
Soil texture | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun;Part Shade |
Status | Native |
Wetland status | FAC;FACW |
pH | Acidic;Neutral |
pH Values | 5.5/7.5 |
Average height | 2-3ft |
USDA Zones | |
RNS Region | 1;2;3 |
Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
Seeds Per Lb. | 1500000 |
Seeds Per Oz | 93750 |
Seeds Per Packet | 930 |
Product Benefits | Aesthetic Value;Deer Resistant;Low Growing;Nectar Source; |