Blue Mistflower
(Conoclinium coelestinum)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 1 - 3 ft
Spread: 1 - 3 ft
Flower Color: Blue / Lavender / Purple
Flower Time: Late Summer (Jul - Oct)
Fruit Type: Achene
Fruit Color: Brown / Tan
Autumn Color: Insignificant
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Low
Moisture Preference: Medium
Deer Resistance*: Medium / High
Dog Safe**: Insufficient Info
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Blue Boneset, Hardy Ageratum
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Blue Mistflower produces pollen and nectar, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Birds can eat the seeds in late fall and it is a larval host to several caterpillar species.
