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Eupatorium coelestinum

Mist Flower

Eupatorium coelestinum (Mist Flower)

One of the shortest of all the Eupatoriums, this native perennial version of the annual ageratum gives a good show of color from mid-summer to early fall with flat-topped flower heads of tufty, dense clusters of bright blue-violet flowers. Excellent for damp soils in shade, it grows luxuriantly in full sun when provided plenty of moisture. Creeps rapidly by rhizomes and serves as an excellent groundcover.

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Height
12-18 Inches

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Spread
18-24 Inches

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Bloom/Seasonal Color
Blue Violet

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions
Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis), Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), Rose Mallow (Hibiscus lasiocarpos), Copper Iris (Iris fulva), Marsh Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata), Rose Turtlehead (Chelone obliqua)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

UPL

Nature Attracting

Butterfly

Season of Interest

Late (July-frost)

Soil Moisture

Moderate
High

Special Uses

Fresh Cut Flower

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

USFS MO Ecological Map

Wildlife Benefit

Butterfly Nectar
Butterfly Host
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