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blue mistflower

blue mistflower

Conoclinium coelestinum

perennialβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 5b – Zone 11b

A native perennial with delicate, tiny blue or lavender flowers that bloom in late summer and fall, attracting butterflies and other pollinators. It forms a bushy mound and thrives in part shade with moderate moisture.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–3.2β€² tall Γ— 2–3β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate

Flood Tolerance

low
Zone 5bZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5b to Zone 11b

pH Range

5.57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7.5

Soil Texture

Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southeastern United States

Native to: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama

Function & Care

pollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division