White Mistflower
Ageratina havanensis
Last reviewed: June 2026
Ageratina havanensis (White Mistflower) is a native Texas shrub that blooms white flowers from March through November. This drought-tolerant plant attracts butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
36"–60" H × 36"–60" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
TX
Pollinators
butterflies, moths, hummingbirds
Browse plants for this ecoregion
White Mistflower is a native Texas shrub that produces clusters of small white flowers for most of the growing season. This drought-tolerant plant forms a rounded bush and provides nearly continuous blooms from spring through fall.
Growing White Mistflower
Grow White Mistflower in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 36 to 60 inches tall and spread 36 to 60 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
White 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, mid zone.
- Spread too large for structured beds
Wildlife value
Excellent pollinator plant that attracts butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds throughout its extended blooming period. The long flowering season makes it particularly valuable for supporting pollinators from spring through late fall.
Common questions
- When does Ageratina havanensis bloom?
- White Mistflower has an exceptionally long blooming period, producing flowers from March through November in Texas.
- What pollinators visit White Mistflower?
- Ageratina havanensis attracts butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds with its white clustered flowers throughout its extended bloom season.
- Where is White Mistflower native?
- Ageratina havanensis is native to Texas, where it grows naturally in various habitats and adapts well to drought conditions.
- Is White Mistflower HOA-friendly?
- White 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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