Ageratum, Floss Flower, Flossflower 'Patina Delft'

Ageratum houstonianum

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
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

San Leandro, California

Brandon, Florida

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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J
Garland, TX | May 2010 | neutral

Growing this in a hayrack planter with morning and mid-day Texas sun. While blooming now June 1, Delft blue flowers appear to bleach in ...Read More

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | May 2009 | neutral

In the 2008 UF Spring Trial Garden of all the Patina series of Ageratum, the Delft was considered the most vigorous cultivar.

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