Blue Mistflower
Eupatorium coelestinum
Description:
Perennial with ornamental lavender flowers nice border plant. Will also fill in as a ground cover. From 1 to 2 feet tall. Found in sandy coastal marshes and drier inland meadows. Flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies. Flowers appear from July to October. Grows best in full sun but will tolerate shade.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Wild Ageratum, Blue Boneset |
| Plant Family: | Asteraceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| South Jersey Native Range: | South Jersey |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Butterflies, Birds, Bees |
| Bloom Time: | July to November |
| Fruit Timing: | Fall |
| Global and State Rank: | S3, G5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |
| Soil pH: | Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
| Light Range: | Sun, Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |