Blue Mistflower, Wild Ageratum, Hardy Ageratum, Blue Boneset, Eupatorium coelestinum
Conoclinium coelestinum (Blue Mistflower) is an upright, spreading perennial boasting an abundance of small, fluffy, bright blue or violet flowers held in flat clusters in midsummer to late fall. The ageratum-like blossoms are carried atop purplish stems and attract impressive numbers of bees and butterflies. They grow above the dense foliage of coarsely-toothed, somewhat triangular, bright green leaves. Native to the central and southeastern United States, Blue Mistflower adds color to the late season garden when many other plants are starting to fade. However, this wildflower spreads quickly and can become a nuisance. Great as a colonizing groundcover in moist natural landscapes or for erosion control.
| Hardiness |
5 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Eupatorium |
| Common names | Blue Mistflower |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Virginia, West Virginia |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Ground Covers, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
5 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Eupatorium |
| Common names | Blue Mistflower |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Virginia, West Virginia |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Ground Covers, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Conoclinium coelestinum (Blue Mistflower) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Conoclinium coelestinum (Blue Mistflower) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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