Blue Mistflower
Conoclinium coelestinum
| Description: This plant’s fuzzy blue flowers attract butterflies in September and October. Found in old fields, meadows, and along stream banks, it can grow rapidly up to 3’ tall. |
| Propagation: Easy from seeds or divisions |
| Initial bloom (month and week): August W1 |
| Garden name: Sunny Wetland Garden |
| Color of flower: Lavender |
| Height: 3′ |
| Spread: 12″ |
| Family: Asteraceae |
| Soil type: Sand or clay |
| Soil moisture: Moist to medium |
| Light: Full sun |
| Zone: 6-11 |