Fragrant Mistflower
Chromolaena odorata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Chromolaena odorata is a native Florida and Texas shrub that blooms white fragrant flowers from June through November. This drought-tolerant plant attracts butterflies, bees, and other nectar-feeding insects.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
36"–72" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
FL, TX
Pollinators
butterflies, bees, nectar insects
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Fragrant Mistflower is a tall, upright shrub that produces clusters of small, fluffy purple-blue flowers from summer through late fall. This native Texas plant forms a somewhat loose, open structure and provides extended color when many other plants are finishing their bloom cycles.
Growing Fragrant Mistflower
Grow Fragrant Mistflower in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 36 to 72 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Fragrant Mistflower takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Height exceeds typical HOA-friendly range
Wildlife value
Excellent pollinator plant that attracts butterflies, bees, and other nectar-feeding insects during its long blooming period. Particularly valuable for late-season butterfly migration and fall pollinators.
Common questions
- When does Chromolaena odorata bloom?
- Fragrant Mistflower blooms from June through November, producing clusters of small white fragrant flowers that attract pollinators.
- What pollinators visit Chromolaena odorata?
- This native plant attracts butterflies, bees, and various nectar-feeding insects, making it valuable for pollinator gardens in Florida and Texas.
- Where is Chromolaena odorata native?
- Fragrant Mistflower is native to Florida and Texas, where it grows naturally in sandy soils and open areas.
- Is Fragrant Mistflower HOA-friendly?
- Fragrant Mistflower takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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