Alternate name: Mistflower

Family: Asteraceae, Aster view all from this family

Description Havana Snakeroot or Mistflower is a rounded shrub, 2-6 ft. tall, with many much-branched stems arising from the base. Triangular, opposite leaves hang from fairly long leaf stalks. Prolific, long-lasting, fragrant, pinkish-white flowers occur in fuzzy, terminal, ageratum-like clusters.

Habitat Rocky ravines; ledges; limestone hills.

Range Edwards Plateau in Texas to n. Mexico; also Cuba and the Bahaman Islands

Discussion Blooms best and appears bushier if severely cut back each winter. Drought tolerant. Adapt to most well-drained soils. May be transplanted year-round if cut back by one third.

Comments Blooms best and appears bushier if severely cut back each winter. Drought tolerant. Adapt to most well-drained soils. May be transplanted year-round if cut back by one third.

Exposure Preference Sun.

Flower September - November

Native Distribution Edwards Plateau in Texas to n. Mexico; also Cuba and the Bahaman Islands

Site Preference Rocky ravines; ledges; limestone hills

Soil Preference Well-drained, rocky, limesone soils.

Wildlife Value Attracts hummingbirds, moths & butterflies.