Conoclinium coelestinum (Blue Mistflower)

A late-season stunner, Blue Mistflower covers itself in clouds of soft, violet-blue blooms just when many other flowers are fading. Its fluffy flower heads attract a wide range of pollinators, especially butterflies, skippers, and late-season bees. Monarchs are frequent visitors in fall, fueling up on their migration.
 
Mistflower spreads readily to form a low, informal colony, making it perfect for naturalized plantings, rain gardens, or meadow edges. It thrives in moist to medium soils and tolerates partial shade, where its long bloom period adds welcome color well into autumn.
 
Height: 1–3 ft
Bloom time: Late summer to fall
Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Medium to moist
Wildlife value: Nectar powerhouse for butterflies, skippers, and pollinators; fall favorite for migrating Monarchs
 
✨ A must-have for adding long-lasting color — and plenty of pollinator activity — to the late-season garden.