Conoclinium coelestinum (Blue mistflower)
Covered with fuzzy tufts of blue-violet flowers for at least five weeks from late summer until frost. Mistflower grows to 2 ft. and spreads to form a dense ground cover, or large patch, in partially shaded settings with moist well-drained soils. It also does well in full sun, given adequate moisture. A vigorous spreader Mistflower can be thinned in early spring to control its spread on smaller sites. Plant with Blue Stemmed Goldenrod and White Woodland Aster, for a colorful fall pollinator buffet.
Height: 2 ft.
Bloom time: late summer
Light: partial shade to full sun
Benefits: pollinator plant, ground cover for part-shade
NATIVE
Covered with fuzzy tufts of blue-violet flowers for at least five weeks from late summer until frost. Mistflower grows to 2 ft. and spreads to form a dense ground cover, or large patch, in partially shaded settings with moist well-drained soils. It also does well in full sun, given adequate moisture. A vigorous spreader Mistflower can be thinned in early spring to control its spread on smaller sites. Plant with Blue Stemmed Goldenrod and White Woodland Aster, for a colorful fall pollinator buffet.
Height: 2 ft.
Bloom time: late summer
Light: partial shade to full sun
Benefits: pollinator plant, ground cover for part-shade
NATIVE
Covered with fuzzy tufts of blue-violet flowers for at least five weeks from late summer until frost. Mistflower grows to 2 ft. and spreads to form a dense ground cover, or large patch, in partially shaded settings with moist well-drained soils. It also does well in full sun, given adequate moisture. A vigorous spreader Mistflower can be thinned in early spring to control its spread on smaller sites. Plant with Blue Stemmed Goldenrod and White Woodland Aster, for a colorful fall pollinator buffet.
Height: 2 ft.
Bloom time: late summer
Light: partial shade to full sun
Benefits: pollinator plant, ground cover for part-shade
NATIVE