White Mistflower

A vital larval host plant for Central Texas butterflies including Rawson's Metalmark and Bordered Patch, White Mistflower (Ageratina havanensis) is a semi-evergreen Texas shrub native across the Edwards Plateau and Southern Texas Plains. Leaves often persist through winter. During Spring, Summer, and Fall, the plant produces delightfully fragrant, white blooms. Flowering is followed by ornamental fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene that add seasonal interest. It plays a key 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 tolerates dry spells with ease. It offers moderate deer resistance.