Conoclinium coelestinum (Blue Mistflower) Size:1 gal unripe fruit

unripe fruit

bees Edible  Berries Notes Remove suckers to prevent creating thickets unless desired

It has large leaves that provide attractive fall color

and pond edges

Conoclinium coelestinum (Blue Mistflower) Size:1 gal unripe fruitAlso known as Wild Ageratum, Hardy Ageratum. Blue Mistflower is a herbaceous perennial that is a bee and butterfly magnet. It spreads through shallow rhizomes, so it spreads quickly, but can be controlled by pulling out the rhizomes. It works well as a border plant, ground cover or filler plant. It prefers woodland margins, stream banks and moist meadows. Tolerates poor drainage. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Medium Sun exposure Part sun to