{"product_id":"greggs-mistflower-plant-sets","title":"Greggs Mistflower Plant Sets","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransform your garden into a bustling pollinator sanctuary with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGregg’s Mistflower\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eConoclinium greggii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), also known as Palm-leaf Mistflower or Texas Ageratum. This hardy, herbaceous perennial is famous for its \"misty\" appearance, produced by clusters of fluffy, powder-blue to deep lavender flowers with long, threadlike stigmas. Growing 1 to 2 feet tall, it spreads easily via rhizomes to create a lush, textured groundcover that blooms profusely from mid-summer through fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to the stream beds and plains of the Southwest, this resilient plant is a favorite among gardeners for its long bloom period and its legendary ability to attract clouds of butterflies—particularly Queen and Monarch butterflies—during their fall migrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButterfly Magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Renowned for attracting impressive numbers of butterflies, especially Queens and Monarchs, with its nectar-rich, cushion-like flower heads.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarval Host\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serves as a critical host plant for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRawson’s Metalmark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e butterfly.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Groundcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spreads quickly by roots and rhizomes to fill in mixed borders, rock gardens, or mass plantings on slopes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eFeatures light green, palmate leaves that are deeply divided into three lobes, providing a unique, delicate texture even when not in bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought-Tolerant \u0026amp; Low Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eOnce established, it is a rugged survivor that handles dry conditions and various soil types with ease.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e In addition to pollinators, this plant provides valuable browse for deer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eGrown non-GMO and free of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/neonicotinoids-kill-butterflies-thats-why-we-dont-use-them\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eharmful neonicotinoids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, promoting a healthy ecosystem for pollinators and wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in sets of three, six, or 12 plants to create a vibrant, pollinator-rich landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Gregg’s Mistflower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGregg’s Mistflower is a \"must-have\" for any pocket prairie or wildflower garden. Named in honor of the 19th-century explorer Josiah Gregg, it carries a rich botanical heritage of the American Southwest. Its ability to sprawl and naturalize makes it an excellent choice for stabilizing soil or creating a soft, colorful carpet in sunny areas. While it is a vigorous grower, it is easy to divide and move, allowing you to share its beauty across your landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Best in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for maximum blooming, but it will tolerate partial shade. Highly adaptable to sand, loam, clay, or limestone, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egood drainage is essential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to prevent root rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers medium moisture and can tolerate seasonally wet areas like stream beds; however, avoid overwatering in heavy soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eCut back after a hard freeze to prevent the plant from becoming leggy in the spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Gardening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant in a pot at least 12–14 inches in diameter to accommodate its spread. A 1- to 2-gallon pot is suitable, as this hardy, herbaceous perennial grows 12–24 inches wide and 12–18 inches tall.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information on planting, view our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/how-to-plant-your-native-plants\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Plant Your Native Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e guide and other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/tag\/planting-tips\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplanting tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden for Wildlife Learning Center\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden for Wildlife","offers":[{"title":"3-Pack","offer_id":53577002353006,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-GRGMIST-3","price":34.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-Pack","offer_id":53577002385774,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-GRGMIST-6","price":61.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"12-Pack","offer_id":53577002418542,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-GRGMIST-12","price":97.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/4047\/4568\/files\/greggs-mistflower-plant-sets-2097092.png?v=1775129834","url":"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/greggs-mistflower-plant-sets","provider":"Garden for Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}