Name/Title
Blue MistflowerEntry/Object ID
GCA23_HORT_0004Description
This pressed Blue Mistflower specimen features a beautiful bunch of small, bright blue to violet flowers at the top of the stem. The pressing process has also showcased the unique, jagged leaves along the stem that sits below the flower cluster. The sample has been thoughtfully attached to special paper for preserving plants using a safe glue and kept in a sealed holder to protect it.Plant Type
PerennialBotanical Name
Family
Asteraceae (Aster Family)Genus
ConocliniumSpecies
coelestinumCommon Name
Blue MistflowerOther Name
Wild AgeratumGrowing Conditions
Water Needs
mediumGrowth Rate
medium to fastLight/Sun Exposure
full sun; part shadeSoil Type
moist, well-drained; tolerates claySoil pH
slightly acidic to neutralClimate Zone
USDA 5–10Leaf/Foliage
Leaf/Foliage Color
GreenNotes
opposite, serrate leavesBloom
Bloom Colors
blue; violetFlowering Season
late summer–fallNotes
excellent for butterflies; long-bloomingMaintenance
Pruning
cut back after flowering if sprawlingDeadheading
encourages continued bloomShearing
tolerates midseason shearingNotes
spreads by rhizomes; can be vigorousPests/Diseases
Pest/Disease Notes
generally trouble-freeTreatment Notes
thin clumps to control spreadPropagation
Propagation Type
division; cuttings; seedNotes
divide in spring or fallAcquisition
Acquisition Method
BequestDate
Sep 8, 2025Aquired From
E GarzaPlace
* Untyped Place
Glenwood CemeteryNotes
2025.001Create Date
August 20, 2026Update Date
October 14, 2026
