Bartlettina ‘Purple Mist Flower’

Bartlettina sordida

Formerly known as: Eupatorium megalophyllum
Common names: Purple mist flower, Blue mist flower, Large mist flower or Purple torch.
Produces stunning, large, lilac pom pom flower heads covering evergreen lush foliage with light green stems. The flowers are fragrant and smell of lilac and honey attracting bees and butterflies. Considered a large shrub/bush it prefers a light, dappled shaded area with special care to avoid the scorching late afternoon sun. It does not like frosts. Mature growth: 3m tall x 2.5m wide.