Ageratum

This ever-popular annual bears vibrant flower clusters that attract butterflies. Tall varieties make a colorful addition to flower gardens and are excellent in bouquets. Shorter selections are perfect in containers for the deck or patio, or window boxes and baskets. Grows best in moist, well-drained soil.

Companion Plants

Celosia

Dahlia

Zinnia

Plant Details

Common name

Ageratum
Botanical name

Ageratum houstonianum
Variety

Blue
Zone

Grow as an annual.
Light

Sun
Height

4-30" (10-76 cm)
Habit

Mounded
Feed

Use an all-purpose once a month
Water

2-3 times per week
Bloom Color

Blue
Bloom Time

Summer-fall
Maintenance

Remove spent blooms

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Billie S.'s collection
Chris V.'s collection
George W.'s collection
Michael W.'s collection
Olivia G.'s collection
Urban L.'s collection

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