Eupatorium coelestinum (Syn. Conoclinium coelestinum)
(Syn. Conoclinium coelestinum)
Ageratum-Hardy, Blue Mistflower
Eupatorium coelestinum (Syn. Conoclinium coelestinum)
(Syn. Conoclinium coelestinum)
Ageratum-Hardy, Blue Mistflower
Resembling annual ageratum, this perennial native species naturalizes beautifully in moist soils including heavy clay. Flat-topped clusters of small, fluffy, periwinkle blue flowers attract migrating butterflies and native bees. Spreads easily by seed and rhizomes. Useful for large scale native restorations.
Plant Details
- Zone: 5 - 10
- Height: 1-3'
- Spread: 2'
- Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: Bog, High Water Needs, Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer, Midsummer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Blue Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Native Species
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: Yes
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 5 - 10
- Height: 1-3'
- Spread: 2'
- Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: Bog, High Water Needs, Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer, Midsummer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Blue Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Native Species
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: Yes
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Consistent
- Requires Shade in Production: No
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes