We saw a beautiful wildflower with blue color. It is an Ageratum, yes, the plant is native to our state, Louisiana.
They are volunteer, not commercial plants as far as I know, wild ageratum, Asteraceae family.
Based on internet, we believe the scientific name is Conoclinium coelestinum, and common name Blue Mist flower.
The plant is loved by two kinds of bugs, they are spittle bugs and mealy bugs. It is because plant contains:
- high nutritional values
- succulent tissues
Because its beauty, some people grow it in their yards. Butterfly come to visit this flower too.
Do you recognize this Blue Mist flower?
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