Ageratum houstonianum (Flossflower)
Ageratum houstonianum (Flossflower) flower clusters with distinct purple petal-like structures and soft rounded edges
Botanical name: Ageratum houstonianum
Common name: Flossflower
Family: Asteraceae
Origin: Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 2-11
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsAs a long-blooming, summer annual, this plant keeps a nice mounded shape throughout its bloom period. It is covered with clusters of small flowers. It comes in blue, pink, and white blooms. It generally grows about a foot high, though some dwarf varieties are available. Mass blue Ageratum is beautiful in beds with yellow marigolds for complementary colors, or with pink begonias to create a soft pastel carpet. Ageratum is very easy to grow in a sunny location.
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