Gregg's Mistflower

A resilient native native Texas herbaceous that provides year-round foliage and structure to the landscape. Native across the Chihuahuan Deserts and Southern Texas Plains, Gregg's Mistflower (Conoclinium dissectum) thrives in local conditions while supporting the surrounding ecosystem. During spring, summer, and fall, the plant produces blue, purple flower clusters. Flowering is followed by fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene that add vibrant visual contrast and seasonal interest. It plays a vital ecological role as a larval host plant for Central Texas butterflies, including Rounded Metalmark. This plant provides deer browse. Butterflies love the interesting divided flowers. Thriving in calcareous, dry, gravelly, limestone, sand, and well drained, Gregg's Mistflower demonstrates outstanding hardiness once established. It requires minimal supplemental water and adapts seamlessly to drought conditions.