Ageratum, Floss Flower, Flossflower 'Blue Danube'

Ageratumhoustonianum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ageratum (ad-jur-RAY-tum)
Species
houstonianum (hoos-toh-nee-AH-num)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bridgehampton, New York

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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L
Oconto, WI (Zone 4b) | April 2011 | positive

When I bought these plants they were listed as hardy to -40'. I'm putting them in my perennial "hummer's sanctuary". I love the color and...Read More

S
Ottawa, ON (Zone 5a) | November 2004 | neutral

Flowers are lavender-blue - a lighter colour than 'Blue Horizon'.

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