Ageratum houstonianum

Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Ageratum houstonianum a-jer-AY-tum hoos-tone-ee-AY-num Genus: Ageratum
There are many cultivars available of this fast-growing annual. They are best used as bedding, edging, or container plants. Panicles of blue, pink, purple, or white flowerheads arise from oval, downy leaves in midsummer and continue until frost. They have a soft, fuzzy appearance and attract butterflies.
Noteworthy characteristics: Fast grower. Mexican native.
Care: Grow in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
Propagation: Sow seed at 61° to 64° F in early spring.
Problems: Southern blight, crown rot, root rot. During cool, wet weather Botrytis blight is a problem, while rust can be troublesome during dry summers.
Height 6 in. to 12 in.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Pace Fast Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Fall; Fall; Summer
Flower Color Blue Flower; Pink Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower; White Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Annuals

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