Blue Mistflower

Conoclinium coelestinum, Asteraceae

Zones

5–10

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Rough-leaved RaisinGrewia flavescens

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Dotted GayfeatherLiatris punctata

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Purple-stemmed AsterSymphyotrichum puniceum

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Orchid TreeBauhinia variegata

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

WingstemVerbesina alternifolia

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Hollow Joe Pye WeedEutrochium fistulosum

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Three-nerved Joe-Pye WeedEutrochium dubium

Related eupatorium tribe plants may compete intensely for similar ecological niches

Uses

Functions

Supports Native ButterfliesAttracts Beneficial WaspsProvides Late Season NectarSupports Native Bee Species

Common Questions

What zones does Blue Mistflower grow in?

Blue Mistflower grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Blue Mistflower?

Good companions for Blue Mistflower include Rough-leaved Raisin, Dotted Gayfeather, Purple-stemmed Aster, Orchid Tree, Wingstem.

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