MISTFLOWER, BONESET, HARDY WILD AGERATUM
Conoclinium coelestinum, Eupatorium coelestinum
SKU: 2039-15
Description
Other common names include Hardy Ageratum, Wild Ageratum or Blue Boneset. It was formerly classified as Eupatorium coelestinum. The plants are native to North America.
Mistflower resembles a blue-purple fog! The disk flowers form in clusters of 35-70 at the tops of stems in late summer and autumn, attracting many butterflies!
Insects that feed on Eupatorium species (Bonesets) may also use Mistflower as a host plant, and include the Clymene Moth, the Lined Ruby Tiger Moth, and the Three-Lined Flower Moth.
After overwintering, the plants can be late to emerge in the spring in northern climates.
Type: Hardy perennial
Height: 24", 60cm
Location: Part sun, part shade
Hardiness zones: 5-9
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Seeds per pack: 15
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. These seeds need light to germinate. Sow the seeds on the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. Germination is in 14-45 days after the warming period.
Description
Other common names include Hardy Ageratum, Wild Ageratum or Blue Boneset. It was formerly classified as Eupatorium coelestinum. The plants are native to North America.
Mistflower resembles a blue-purple fog! The disk flowers form in clusters of 35-70 at the tops of stems in late summer and autumn, attracting many butterflies!
Insects that feed on Eupatorium species (Bonesets) may also use Mistflower as a host plant, and include the Clymene Moth, the Lined Ruby Tiger Moth, and the Three-Lined Flower Moth.
After overwintering, the plants can be late to emerge in the spring in northern climates.
Type: Hardy perennial
Height: 24", 60cm
Location: Part sun, part shade
Hardiness zones: 5-9
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Seeds per pack: 15
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. These seeds need light to germinate. Sow the seeds on the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. Germination is in 14-45 days after the warming period.
