Ageratum Species, Billy Goat Weed, Chick Weed, Goatweed, Tropical Whiteweed
Ageratumconyzoides

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ageratum (ad-jur-RAY-tum)
Species: conyzoides (kon-ny-ZOY-deez)

Category
Annuals
Herbs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting