Mistflower
Conoclinium coelestinum
General Information
Blue Mistflower is an easy-to-grow upright herbaceous perennial.
Blue Mistflower is typically found in low wet woods, at bluff bases, and in moist ground along streams, ponds, sloughs and ditches. It prefers full sun or part shade and rich soils that do not dry out.
Blue Mistflower has showy flowers that can appear blue, purple, or lavender. Blue Mistflower blooms over an extended period between July and October.
Plant Information
Plant Type:
Herbaceous perennial
Sun Preference:
Part Sun
Soil Moisture Preference:
Medium-Wet * Medium * Medium-Dry
Plant Height:
2 feet
Plant Width:
1 to 2 feet
Plant Spacing:
1 to 2 feet
Flower Color:
Purple-Blue
Flower timing:
August to October
Culture Information:
The best locations to plant Blue Mistflower include meadows, naturalized areas, along ponds, butterfly gardens, native gardens, pollinator gardens, rain gardens or an open woodland garden. Blue Mistflower does well on the periphery of water bodies.
Blue Mistflower needs fairy consistent moisture. Unless at least an inch of rain has been received in the last week, it generally appreciates some water.
As with most perennials, Blue Mistflower can be cut to the ground after the first freeze or left until late winter. Blue Mistflower can spread aggressively by its rhizomes and self-seeding; It can become weedy, so it’s tendency to spread should be monitored. In rich and damp soils, plants tend to flop and may need support.
Tolerates:
Deer
Fire
Wet Soil
Pests & Disease:
Blue Mistflower can be affected by leaf miners and aphids.
Blue Mistflower has some susceptibility to powdery mildew.
Wildlife Use:
Pollinators: Blue Mistflower is nectar rich and is attractive to butterflies, bees, and other insects.
Birds: Birds enjoy the seeds of Blue Mistflower.
Mammals: N/A.
Other: N/A.
Native to:
More Information:
NC State Plant Database:
Missouri Botanical Garden:
TN-KY Plant Atlas
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