mistflower

Mistflower should be watered consistently every 1-2 weeks, giving 1 inch of water each time. If installed in the ground, as opposed to in a container, mistflower will likely only require watering once every 2 weeks. When in a container, however, the soil should be checked regularly for moisture. If the soil is dry to the touch, additional water should be added. During especially hot, dry periods, mistflower should be checked more frequently and watered as necessary. Over-watering should also be avoided, as the plant is prone to root rot.

Mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum 'Cori') is a species of flowering plant that prefers full to partial sun, although it can survive in partial shade. Depending on where it is planted, it may receive between 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. During the summer, the plant should receive full sun for optimal growth; however, during winter when there is less sunlight, it will be sufficient if it only receives partial sun. Mistflower is a very resilient and adaptable plant and does not have specific requirements for when it should receive the sunlight. Therefore, it can tolerate direct sunlight at any time of day, although morning sun is preferable.

As a general rule, Mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum 'Cori') should be pruned in early spring, before new growth begins. This species tends to bloom in late summer, so flowers will be removed during pruning. Prune back the stems to between 1 and 2 feet, removing any old, damaged or dead stems. This will allow the plant to grow more vigorously and encourage more flowers for the later season. Avoid pruning too much since this may result in fewer blooms. It is important to remove any dead and/or diseased stems all year round and also to pinch back stems to encourage bushier growth.