Conoclinium coelestinum Mistflower

Ohio Native Plant Natural Range

To view the natural range of Conoclinium coelestinum visit the USDSA Natural Resources Conservation Service website.
Pale blue flowers of the Mist Flower starting to form seed.
Mist Flower provide color, pollen and nectar late into the fall
Bumble Bee visiting Mist Flower.
Bees love Conoclinium coelestinum!

Cultivation Information Mist Flower


Height - 2ftSpreads - 2 to 3 ftFlower Color - BlueBlooms - September to October Sun - Sun to part sunHardy Zone - 5 to 9Soil - Moist - average - seems to adapt well to a wide range of soil conditions
Family - Asteraceae
Cultivation - Thinning frequently to keep plants healthy, spreads easily
 Over the Years - Late in the fall Mist Flower is a perfect way to add color to a garden tapestry. We agree it is a lovely native perennial, however be prepared to find volunteers throughout the garden
Blue Mist flowers displayed against a black background.
Mistflower certainly brightens up the garden in the fall

Wildlife Significance Mistflower

Nectar - Bees, Butterflies and skippersPollen - Birds - Bluebirds, Orioles, Warblers and Red-wing Blackbirds enjoying snacking on the insects that visit the Mistflower Deer - Are not fond of Conoclinium coelestinum
For detailed information visit Illinois Wildflower website

Propagation Notes Conoclinium coelestinum
Stratifying Seeds
Supplies Needed For Seed Stratification - 1. Zip lock plastic bag2. Few table spoons of Vermiculite3. Dampened vermiculite - not soggy4. Store in refrigerator for 60 days before sowing. Mist flowers need light to germinate, gently spread seeds on soil without covering Fall Sowing - Once you establish a patch of Conoclinium coelestinum there is really no need to propagate by seed, as you will have plenty of seedling each spring
Seed Provenance
Conoclinium coelestinum
Nodding Onion Gardens - 2013 - present. Prairie Moon Nursery, Winona, MN - 2011 and 2012