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Eupatorium coelestinum (hardy ageratum, blue mistflower)

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Eupatorium coelestinum

hardy ageratum, blue mistflower

(syn. Conoclinium coelestinum)

Fuzzy blue flowers atop attractive red stems, in September and October, make great cut flowers. This plant can be aggressive in Southern gardens. Found in old fields, meadows, and along stream banks. Naturalizes readily.

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Height

2-3 Feet

Spread

2 Feet

Spacing

12-18 Inches

Bloom Color

Blue

USDA Hardiness Zone 6-11

hardy ageratum, blue mistflower Interesting Notes

Eupatorium coelestinum, or hardy ageratum, is a cheerful perennial that loves moist, full-sun situations. It grows 2’-3’ tall and is covered in fuzzy blue flowers from September to October. Great for late season interest in the garden, this plant has bright green foliage contrasting with red stems. A rhizomatous species that naturalizes readily, hardy ageratum can be aggressive in Southern gardens. The genus Eupatorium was split into three genera recently and hardy ageratum is now Conoclinium coelestinum, however, many in the trade still call it by Eupatorium.

Eupatorium coelestinum is an eastern American native forb found in moist woods, thickets, and along stream banks. Highly adaptable to a wide range of soil and light conditions, including shade, high pH, and clay soils, hardy ageratum is best suited for applications where it can generously grow and spread its roots.

A late addition to one of the rain gardens on the property, Eupatorium coelestinum carpets the silt soil with beautiful blooms when other plants are wrapping up. We love how it handles soggy roots in the winter and provides nectar to swallowtails and other pollinators. It receives its common name for its similar appearance to the annual flower, ageratum, but this one grows taller, looser, and comes back year after year.