Fabulous for growing in borders as edging or hedges, and also in mixed combination container gardens.
Ageratum 'Artist ™ Series'
Floss Flower
Ageratum Artist Blue
Tips for Homeowners:
This annual will produce flowers all summer without having to be deadheaded. Regular fertilization is necessary to keep the plant performing to its fullest. If at any time the plant begins to look shabby they can be trimmed back and they will flush back into action.
Rate this Plant:
Enchanting flowers in blue, purple and violet-blue on compact upright plants that make great border plants or are fun to use in mixed container gardens.
- Fluffy, colorful flowers
- Continuous bloomer
- For the container or the garden
Height: 8-12 in
Spread: 10-14 in
Zone: 9-10
Color: Multi-Color
Interesting Notes about Floss Flower:
Ageratum can handle heat and drought in full sun whether planted in the garden or in containers.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Fertilize Often
- No Deadheading
- Great Foliage
- Garden
- Container
- Award Winning
- Blooms all Season
- Edging
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Low Maintenance
Foliage Color:
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Humming-birds
- Attracts Songbirds
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water