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Conoclinium coelestinum

Family Asteraceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level medium
Height 45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Conoclinium coelestinum (blue mistflower) bears showy and faded violet blossoms during mid summer to mid autumn. This herbaceous perennial has dark green foliage.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Conoclinium coelestinum .
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Conoclinium coelestinum (blue mistflower) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.