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Ageratinariparia

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ageratina (ad-jur-uh-TY-nuh)
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Species
riparia (rip-AR-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Eupatorium riparium
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | January 2003 | negative

Often confused for its close relative, Ageratina adenophora, the flowers are very similar, but the plants can be distinguished by their h...Read More

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