Blue Mistflower

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

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