Mayfield's Mistflower Plant Care
Conoclinium mayfieldii T.F.Patt.
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Conoclinium mayfieldii is a Mexican species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It has a discontinuous distribution, found in the Sierra Madre Occidental in Chihuahua and Durango, and also in the Sierra Madre Oriental in Tamaulipas.
Every 3–5 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Mayfield's Mistflower?
Water Mayfield's Mistflower every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Mayfield's Mistflower Native To?
What Is the Mayfield's Mistflower?
Mayfield's Mistflower (Conoclinium mayfieldii) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Conoclinium genus. Mayfield's Mistflower is native to the Sierra Madre Occidental in Chihuahua and Durango, and also in the Sierra Madre Oriental in Tamaulipas.
Mayfield's Mistflower displays a spreading, herbaceous perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Mayfield's Mistflower produces small, fluffy clusters of lavender or purple flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Mayfield's Mistflower?
Conoclinium mayfieldii requires watering every 3–5 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Mayfield's Mistflower Need?
Mayfield's Mistflower thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Mayfield's Mistflower Prefer?
Conoclinium mayfieldii grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Mayfield's Mistflower prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Mayfield's Mistflower?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Mayfield's Mistflower to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Mayfield's Mistflower?
Feed Mayfield's Mistflower every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Mayfield's Mistflower?
Divide and repot every 2-3 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Mayfield's Mistflower?
Mayfield's Mistflower can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to betony-leaf mistflower plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Mayfield's Mistflower Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Mayfield's Mistflower, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Mayfield's Mistflower?
Mayfield's Mistflower is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, powdery mildew. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Mayfield's Mistflower Need?
Mayfield's Mistflower grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Mayfield's Mistflower is native to the Sierra Madre Occidental in Chihuahua and Durango, and also in the Sierra Madre Oriental in Tamaulipas. In cooler regions, grow Mayfield's Mistflower as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Mayfield's Mistflower is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Conoclinium genus — compare its care with other Conoclinium species on PlantoScan.
Conoclinium is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Mayfield's Mistflower thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Conoclinium mayfieldii T.F.Patt., family Asteraceae (first published in Phytologia 80: 104, fig (1996)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Mayfield's Mistflower, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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