Fragrant Mistflower
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Also known as Shrubby Boneset, White Mistflower, White Shrub Mistflower, Havana Snakeroot, and eupatorium havanense.
The fragrant mistflower is an open shrub with slender branches that can grow up to six feet tall. It blooms in the fall with masses of white, fuzzy, fragrant flowers, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and other insects. It is commonly found on limestone hills and rocky ravines in the Edwards Plateau, Trans-Pecos, and Mexico. The light green, triangular-shaped leaves are 1 to 3 inches long with wavy edges. Like E. wrightii, it is more tolerant of dry conditions than most Eupatoriums and can tolerate poorly drained areas.
The fragrant mistflower grows well, partly shaded to primarily sunny sites, but will bloom profusely with more sun. It can be a showy plant in the garden during the fall or massed as an understory or edge plant in more naturalized sites. Heavy pruning in the winter will promote a denser shape and more flowers the following year, as the long-lasting blooms appear only on new wood.
Height: 2’-6’
Spread: 2’-6’
Bloom: Fall
Light: Full sun, Part Sun, Dappled Shade
Water: Low
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10
Origin: Texas & Mexico
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
