Looking for the best Gregg’s Mistflower care tips for your Austin landscape? Conoclinium greggii, commonly known as Gregg’s Mistflower, is an absolute powerhouse for any Central Texas garden. This Texas native is legendary for its fuzzy, blue-violet blooms that serve as an irresistible magnet for Queen and Monarch butterflies during their migration.

In this video, Vivero Growers Nursery explores essential Gregg’s Mistflower care, starting with its incredible versatility. As a fast-spreading groundcover, it is perfect for filling garden gaps or cascading over the edges of rock gardens. While it thrives in full sun, it is one of the few drought-tolerant plants that can also handle partial shade, making it an excellent choice for varied landscape designs.

Proper Gregg’s Mistflower care also involves understanding its growth habit. This perennial is highly resilient and heat-tolerant, but it does appreciate regular watering during its first season to establish a deep root system. Once established, it requires very little maintenance and is rarely bothered by pests or disease.

We also share our expert pruning advice to keep your plants looking lush. Because it can spread vigorously, we recommend a hard pruning in late winter to refresh the foliage and encourage a dense, tidy habit for the spring. You can also deadhead spent blooms in mid-summer to stimulate another flush of those iconic pollinator-friendly flowers. Watch our full guide now to see why this Texas native favorite is a must-have for creating a thriving butterfly sanctuary in your own backyard!