Botanical Name: Ageratum houstonianum
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Common Name: Ageratum, Floss flower  
Plant photo of: Ageratum houstonianum
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Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual

 

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender, Pink, Red, Violet, White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Steve Mullany

  • Description

  • Notes

Floss flower is a frost-tender annual that blooms from late spring to frost. The Flowers are fluffy and look like clusters of little balls at the ends of the flower stems. Size depends on variety, and range from 4 to 30 inches tall. Flower colors are typically in the pastel shades, and include various shades of blue, pink, red, white, and bicolor. Leaves are typically rounded, hairy, slightly quilted, and soft green. Taller varieties make good cut flowers.