Gregg’s Mistflower (Conoclinium greggii)
Gregg’s Mistflower (Conoclinium greggii)
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Gregg’s Mistflower
Conoclinium greggii
Other Common Names: Blue Mistflower, Palmleaf Thoroughwort
Other Botanical Names: Eupatorium greggii
Top Pick: One of the best butterfly plants you can grow, creating clouds of color in late summer and fall.
Quick Plant Info
- ☀️ Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
- 💧 Water: Medium
- 🌿 Type: Perennial
- 📏 Mature Size: 1–2 ft tall × spreading
Plant Traits
North Texas Native
Description
A standout native perennial that explodes with soft blue blooms and attracts clouds of butterflies in late summer and fall.
Gregg’s Mistflower spreads to form loose colonies, producing masses of fuzzy blue flowers that create a striking late-season display. It is especially known for drawing large numbers of butterflies when few other plants are in bloom.
🌼 Why it works
- Exceptional late-season color
- One of the best butterfly-attracting natives
- Spreads to fill space naturally
- Reliable performer in a range of conditions
🐦 Wildlife value
A top-tier nectar source for butterflies and other pollinators, often attracting large numbers during its bloom period.
Also supports insects that contribute to the broader food web, increasing its ecological value.
🌱 Where it thrives
Best in full sun to part shade with moderate moisture. It performs well in naturalized plantings and can tolerate a range of soil types.
- Pollinator gardens
- Naturalized and informal plantings
- Areas where spreading is acceptable
Soil: Adapts to a range of soils, including clay, but performs best with some moisture.
✂️ Growth & maintenance
Spreads readily through roots and can form colonies over time. Best used where it has room to expand or where a naturalized look is desired.
💧 Water (establishment note)
Water regularly during establishment; once established, Gregg’s Mistflower tolerates typical conditions but performs best with moderate moisture.
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