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Ageratum, Floss Flower, Flossflower 'Hawaii White'

Ageratum houstonianum

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ageratum (ad-jur-RAY-tum)
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Species
houstonianum (hoos-toh-nee-AH-num)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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:

MILILANI, Hawaii

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