Conoclinium coelestinum (mistflower, hardy ageratum, wild ageratum)
description: perennial
place of origin: eastern United States
urban habitat: commonly found in moist soils along streams, in flood plains, drainage ditches, ravines, roadsides, railroads, in disturbed sites; thrives in full sun.
ecological function: disturbance-adapted colonizer; food and habitat for wildlife.
history: Although native to the US, Conoclinium coelestinum is often considered weedy due to its tendency to spread quickly.
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description: perennial
place of origin: eastern United States
urban habitat: commonly found in moist soils along streams, in flood plains, drainage ditches, ravines, roadsides, railroads, in disturbed sites; thrives in full sun.
ecological function: disturbance-adapted colonizer; food and habitat for wildlife.
history: Although native to the US, Conoclinium coelestinum is often considered weedy due to its tendency to spread quickly.
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