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Blue mistflower

Conoclinium coelestinum

Blue mistflower
Photo: (c) Michael J. Papay, some rights reserved (CC BY) ยท iNaturalist

About Blue mistflower

Blue mistflower is a real gem for your garden. This native wildflower produces delicate, fluffy clusters of tiny blue flowers that bloom in late summer and fall, just when many other plants are fading. The blooms attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators that depend on these late-season nectar sources. It's a generous plant that keeps on giving color and life to your garden right through autumn.

Growing blue mistflower is wonderfully simple. Plant it in a spot with good sun and reasonably moist soil, though it's fairly flexible about conditions. It spreads gently to fill in space, so give it a little room to grow. Come spring, you can trim it back or let nature take its course. Once established, this hardy perennial comes back faithfully year after year with barely any fussing. You'll be rewarded with those charming blue flowers and the wildlife visitors they bring.

Native to 39 states