Ageratum
Ageratum houstonianum
(ag-er-RA-tum huse-tone-ee-AN-um)
Annual – Morning Sun or Part Shade
Ht. 8”-12″ Spread 12″-15 Spacing 9″-12″
HABIT: Round, fluffy lavender or white flowers all summer. Rounded overall shape, heart-shaped leaf.
CULTURE: Does well in properly prepared beds. Avoid overwatering.
USES: Small groupings or borders. Good in pots.
PROBLEMS: Spider mites in the heat of summer. Likes cool weather best.
NOTE: “Artist Blue” is one of the most beautiful selections I have seen.