Betonyleaf Mistflower
Conoclinium betonicifolium
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Betonyleaf Mistflower (Conoclinium betonicifolium) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
36"–48" H × 36"–48" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
TX
Pollinators
butterflies, moths, nectar insects
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Betonyleaf Mistflower is a robust native perennial that forms dense clumps of heart-shaped leaves topped with clusters of fluffy blue-purple flowers. It blooms continuously from spring through fall, providing reliable color and attracting numerous pollinators. The plant goes dormant in winter, dying back to the ground before returning in spring.
In an HOA neighborhood
Betonyleaf Mistflower is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, backyard only.
- May flop without support
- Best in less formal zones
Wildlife value
This plant is exceptionally valuable for butterflies, moths, and other nectar-feeding insects with its long blooming season. The dense flower clusters provide abundant nectar sources from March through November.
Common questions
- How much sun does Betonyleaf Mistflower need?
- Betonyleaf Mistflower grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Betonyleaf Mistflower bloom?
- Betonyleaf Mistflower blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Betonyleaf Mistflower native?
- Betonyleaf Mistflower (Conoclinium betonicifolium) is native to TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Betonyleaf Mistflower attract?
- Betonyleaf Mistflower draws butterflies, moths, and nectar insects.
- Is Betonyleaf Mistflower HOA-friendly?
- Betonyleaf Mistflower is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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