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blue mistflower

Conoclinium coelestinum

The blue mistflower is a lovely plant with fluffy blue flowers that bloom in late summer and fall. It attracts butterflies and bees, making gardens colorful and lively!

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The blue mistflower has fuzzy clusters of disk flowers in a vibrant lavender-blue to violet hue, creating a soft, misty appearance. Its unique color and texture make it stand out from typical green foliage, especially when massed.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusConoclinium
blue mistflower
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blue mistflower

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Early American settlers sometimes used this plant for its medicinal properties!

Its flower color can sometimes look more purple, depending on the sunlight!

Its fuzzy blue-purple blooms are like a welcome mat for hungry butterflies!

This plant is a distant cousin to sunflowers, both are in the large Aster family!

Special abilities

Ability

Pollinator Powerhouse

The blue mistflower can attract a huge variety of butterflies and bees, providing vital nectar in late season.

Ability

Spreading Star

This plant has creeping rhizomes that help it spread easily, forming lovely patches and stabilizing soil.

Ability

Tough Taker

Blue mistflower has the ability to thrive in various soil types, from wet to somewhat dry, making it quite adaptable.

Measurements & details

Height
30-90 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1.5 cm
Bloom Season
Late summer to fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Blue mist flowerMistflower

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always ask an adult before touching or picking flowers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is blue mistflower?

30-90 cm

How wide does blue mistflower spread?

30-60 cm

How big are the flowers on blue mistflower?

0.5-1.5 cm

When does blue mistflower bloom?

Late summer to fall

Is blue mistflower edible?

No

Is blue mistflower toxic?

None

What is blue mistflower's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is blue mistflower pollinated?

Insect

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