Botanical Name:  Conoclinium greggii, formerly Eupatorium greggii

Height: 24″
Width: 36″
Exposure: Full Sun
Performance: Perennials
Bloom: Blue (May – October)

These soft, fuzzy lavender-blue inflorescences are essential to a north Texas butterfly garden. This butterfly magnet blooms intermittently from spring to fall. In nature, this heat-loving Texas native grows in damp areas along creeks, bottomlands, ponds, springs and bogs, hence the name Mistflower. This perennial makes an excellent filler plant with velvety, blue flower tufts and textured green foliage.

In fall, C. greggii presents its showiest display of flowers and attracts butterflies galore. This plant is easy to care for and drought tolerant once established, however, supplemental water is needed during extreme drought conditions. Cutback for a tidier appearance, keep in mind this plant can become aggressive.

Formally Eupatorium greggii, the new botanical name is Conoclinium greggi . The new species name derives from the Greek words konos meaning cone and klinion meaning little bed, referring to its blue flower tufts butterflies rest on to gather nectar. This plant is a butterfly haven and a favorite nectar source of Monarch and Queen Butterflies.

Add a splash of cool, crisp summer/fall color with the light airy blue flowers of C. greggii and enjoy the flocks of hungry migrating butterflies feast along their magnificent journey.