Genus and Species: Eupatorium coelestinum
Family: Asteraceae
Common Name: Ageratum, Mistflower, Blue Boneset
Habit: perennial
Height: 1-3 feet
Flower Color: blue, violet
Native To: southeastern United States
Range: scattered throughout southeastern United
States
Blooming Period: July-October
Water Requirement: moderate to high
Soil Type: average garden soil
Exposure: full sun to partial shade
Seed Count: 3,200,000 seeds/lb
Seeding Rate: N/A
Miscellaneous: rare in mountains of North Carolina;
less frequent in piedmont; withstands hot, humid
summer weather