Quick answer: Blue mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum) is native to 32 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically live plant, verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Moist |
| Soil | Moist loam, sand, or clay |
| Bloom | Bloom Jul-Nov |
| Height | 1-3 ft, sometimes up to 6 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Attracts bees and butterflies, special value to native bees, supports conservation biological control |
Spreads quickly and "can become a pest" per wildflower.org's own conditions notes; not formally regulated in the US.
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Live plant via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Blue mistflower
Where is Blue mistflower native?
Blue mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum) is native to 32 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Blue mistflower bloom?
Blue mistflower blooms Jul-Nov. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Blue mistflower need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Medium water, Moist. Soil: Moist loam, sand, or clay. Mature height: 1-3 ft, sometimes up to 6 ft tall.
Is Blue mistflower good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts bees and butterflies, special value to native bees, supports conservation biological control.
Where can I buy real Blue mistflower seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as live plant that names the true species, last checked 15 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Conoclinium coelestinum on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Blue mistflower.
- Lanceleaf coreopsis Coreopsis lanceolata
- New Jersey tea Ceanothus americanus
- Wild blue phlox Phlox divaricata
- Crimson-eyed rose-mallow Hibiscus moscheutos
- Virginia springbeauty Claytonia virginica
- Foxglove beardtongue Penstemon digitalis
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