Ageratum houstonianum

Garden Ageratum, Floss Flower

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Annual
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Blue, pink, purple, white
Bloom time Mid Spring to Mid Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, rock garden, specimen
Height 6" to 18" / 15cm to 45cm
Spread 8" to 10" / 20cm to 25cm
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Native to North America