Blue Mist Flower
Eupatorium coelestinum
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Blue Mist Flower - #2 Container is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Blue Mist Flower highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 6-11
Nature Hills is pleased to offer native wildflowers like Blue Mist Flower (Eupatorium coelestinum) to plant lovers across the United States! Also known as Ageratum, Blue Bonnet and Boneset, this is a very special blue-violet perennial that simply shines in the summer and fall garden!
One fairy-sized bloom all by itself? You would hardly notice it. But because each bloom is clustered together with 30 others in a charming umbel, the whole becomes much greater than the sum of its parts. Each tiny blossom is an enchanting fuzzy cushion, surrounded by filaments of an ethereal color best described as electric periwinkle.
Multiple umbels develop along the side of the plant, so the flowers just keep coming through the summer and fall. This is quite a magical flower! Hardy throughout a wide range of cool to hot USDA growing zones 6 to 11, these 2-3 feet tall and 2 foot wide perennials can be annuals in cooler growing zones.
Planting and Application:
This airy plant grabs your eye with its lovely little blooms. Plant one on either side of a path to greet your guests. Or devote a sunny corner to a stand of them. Butterflies, including Monarchs and Fritillaries, will stop by to call again and again!
Used extensively in wildlife gardens and natural habitat restoration efforts and pollinator gardens, Ageratum have plenty of nectar to go around in the later parts of the season when they need it most, especially migrating Monarch butterflies!
Snip a few stems for bouquets while these fuzzy periwinkle blossoms light up your Cottage border, perennial gardens, pollinator gardens, and front yard foundation edging to boost curb appeal. Even container gardens can enjoy these fantastic sun garden plants!
- Fabulous Blue-Violet Color
- Late-Season Butterfly Magnet
- Native Annual/Perennial Selection
- Late-Season Nectar-Rich Bloom
- Edging, Specimens & Sun Garden Accents
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant this beauty in moist, fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Water regularly, especially during drought and summer heat. Deadhead after flowering to keep more blooms returning, then prune your perennials back in the late winter or very early spring.
Because this is a native wildflower, in some areas it may perform a little "too well". You are protected with our subscription to Plant Sentry™, which helps us comply with all local and state regulations for regionally invasive plants.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Well-Drained Rich Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Deadhead As Blooms Fade & Prune Late Winter
- Hardy Heat-Tolerant Native Plants!
Foamy periwinkle blossoms for late-season butterfly food, the Blue Mist Flower is a great hot climate native wildflower! Be sure to order your very own today from Nature Hills!
