Gregg’s Mistflower

Conoclinium dissectum or Conoclinium greggii

Family- Aster

Light Requirements- Sun, Part Shade

Wildlife Benefit- Bees, Butterflies, Nectar Insects

Larval Host Plant- Rawson’s Metalmark

Bloom Time- March-November

Leaf Retention- Deciduous

Life Span- Perennial

Height- 1’- 2’

Width- .5’-1’

Native Habitat- Grassland, Woodland

Additional Information- This is a drought tolerant, long blooming, low maintenance butterfly magnet. It is especially attractive to Monarch and Queen butterflies. It spreads easily which can also make it an option for a tall ground cover. It can get leggy, especially while getting established, pruning can help with this. Wonderful addition to any butterfly garden.

Biodegradable Pots

This plant is potted in a biodegradable pot. Whenever possible KNP uses biodegradable pots. They are a great alternative to plastic pots.  The biodegradable pots can be planted directly into the ground, this reduces transplant shock which makes for happy plants!

Biodegradable Pot Size Information

Small- 4” Wide Top, 2.5” Wide Base, 3.75” Tall (Similar to Standard 4” Pot)

Medium- 5.25” Wide Top, 3.25” Wide Base, 5” Tall

Large- 7" Wide Top, 4.5" Wide Base, 6.125" Tall (Similar to Gallon Size Pot)