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Conoclinium coelestinum or Hardy Ageratum or Blue Mist Flower
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Conoclinium coelestinum
(Hardy Ageratum, Blue Mist Flower) |
Synonym: Eupatorium coelestinum
Family: Asteraceae
Origin: Native to West Indies, Central-Southeastern United States
Light: Full sun/ part shade
Height: 1.5-2'
Spread: 1.5'
Blooms: Clusters of blue, compact, soft, fluffy terminal flowers,
in Summer
Foliage: Lime green
Soil: Well-drained,
moist
Water: Regular
Propagation: Seeds
Caution: Be careful of spiny stems
Uses: Bedding, mass
plantings, containers
Comments:
Conoclinium coelestinum
or Hardy Ageratum or Blue Mist Flower
or Eupatorium coelestinum is an attractive
upright herbaceous perennial.
Hardy Ageratum is
hardy to
-15degrees F. This graceful
plant is a prolific self-seeder and it is so easy to grow.
Eupatorium coelestinum attracts many bees
and butterflies. Grown in masses, the charming blue flowers of
Conoclinium coelestinum enhances the
beauty of
the perennial beds.
Blue Mist Flower
look just as lovely in containers for the deck or patio. If
you do not deadhead you will have many pleasing
Conoclinium coelestinum growing in clumps as a
groundcover next season. Excess seedlings are easily
removed or shared with friends. I love them!
USDA Hardiness Zones : 5-9 |
