Marcus, Joseph A.
Conoclinium coelestinum (L.) DC.
Blue mistflower
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Mistflower grows to 3 feet high, but often lower, with leaves
opposite, somewhat triangular in shape, and bluntly toothed. At the top of the plant the branches, with their short-stemmed clusters of flowers, form an almost flat top. Disk flowers are bright blue or violet, about 1/4 inch long. There are no
ray flowers.
Blue Mistflower attracts bees and butterflies. However, this wildflower spreads quickly and can become a pest.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Herb Size Notes: 2-3
Leaf: Green
Fruit: Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MD , MI , MS , MO , NE , NJ , NY , NC , OH , OK , PA , SC , TN , TX , VA , WV , DC
Native Distribution: NJ to s. IL & e. KS, s. to FL & TX
Native Habitat: Wood margins; stream banks; low woods; wet meadows; ditches
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN (I?)
Growing Conditions
Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Moist loam, sand, or clay.
Conditions Comments: Blue mistflower is good as a border plant or as a colonizing groundcover. The fluffy-edged flowers are a magnet for late-season butterflies. It also spreads quickly and can become a pest.
Benefit
Use Wildlife: This wildflower attracts bees and butterflies.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Birds , Butterflies
Nectar Source: yes
Last Update: 2012-12-07
