White Mistflower

A resilient evergreen native Texas shrub that provides year-round foliage and structure to the landscape. Native across the Edwards Plateau and Southern Texas Plains, White Mistflower (Ageratina havanensis) thrives in local conditions while supporting the surrounding ecosystem. Distinguished by dark foliage that is leaves often persist through winter, it offers an exceptional visual and tactile texture. During spring, summer, and fall, the plant produces delightfully fragrant, white 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 Rawson's Metalmark and Bordered Patch. Attracts hummingbirds, moths & butterflies. Butterflies and moths love the upright, fuzzy blooms. Thriving in clay, dry, gravelly, limestone, loam, sand, and well drained, White Mistflower demonstrates outstanding hardiness once established. It requires minimal supplemental water and adapts seamlessly to drought conditions. It features moderate deer resistance.