Mistflower, Padre Island (native)
Scientific Name: Eupatorium betonicifolium
NOTE: No shipping / pickup only
History/general species info:
Characteristics: Evergreen perennial small shrub. Like the other blue mistflowers, this one attracts a host of butterfly species. It thrives and will flower abundantly in full sun, but will still flower in part shade.
Native: Yes
Flower: Blue
Planting / Care: Grows in sand and clay.
Size and Spacing: Height: 2’ Spread: 4’
Light requirement: Sun/part shade.
Wildlife: Butterflies
Links:
Aggie Horticulture
Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center:
https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=COBE4
Photo credits: Ernie Edmonson
