
A tall growing evergreen shrub, the Blue Mist plant (Bartlettina sordida) is native to Mexico and will reach over 2 metres in height.
Large foliage, mid to deep green and rosy red to purple flowers buds in spring are followed by large lilac flowers.
Care
Best grown in a sheltered position in a moist soil. Plants are relatively disease free and can be pruned back after flowering to help prevent self seeding.
Propagation
By division of clumps, from softwood cutting and from seed.
Problems

This is a plant that will self seed and in some conditions this can be a problem.
Summary Description
- Botanical Name – Bartlettina sordida syn. Eupatorium sordidum
- Common Name – Blue Mist Plant
- Position – Part shade
- Soil – Humus rich. moist
- Height – to0 2 metres
- Spread – Over time it will spread to form a large clump.
- Flowers – Large lilac blue in colour
- Flowering Time – Spring
- Foliage – Large rounded mid to deep green.
- Frost tolerant – This plant is frost tender.
- Drought tolerant – No
Blue Mist plant (Bartlettina sordida) is available for sale from the following nurseries
Peter Teese's YAMINA RARE PLANTS phone : (03) 9752 0035 m: 0438 520035
82 David Hill Rd Monbulk (Opposite Vika Ave)
Japanese Maple and Magnolia specialists, Wholesale and Retail. Large range of other deciduous and evergreen ornamental trees and shrubs.
www.yaminarareplants.com.au
82 David Hill Rd Monbulk (Opposite Vika Ave)
Japanese Maple and Magnolia specialists, Wholesale and Retail. Large range of other deciduous and evergreen ornamental trees and shrubs.
www.yaminarareplants.com.au