Conoclinium coelestinum
(Blue Mistflower)
Common Names and Latin name
Blue mistflower, wild ageratum, and blue boneset.
Conoclinium coelestinum
Family
It is found in the Asteraceae, or aster, Family.
Form
It is a wildflower that grows to a height of approximately 3 feet.
Leaves
Blue mistflower leaves are stalked and opposite on the stems. Margins are toothed. They are ovate to almost triangular in shape with a wrinkled texture and 3 veins.
Flowers
The blue flowers appear in the summer and fall.
Habitat
It occurs naturally in moist meadows, roadsides, woodland borders, riparian areas, and wet woodlands.
Native Range
It is native to the following states: AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WV.
Landscape Use
In the home landscape it grows in full sun to part shade. It looks best en mass in a natural setting because the flowers are small. It can be grown in containers as well.
Wildlife Uses
The flowers are a nectar source for many small insects.
Propagation
Propagation is achieved by growing it from seed or transplants. Rather large plants will transplant well if kept very moist and the flowers removed.