Common names: "Floss Flower" or "Tassel
Flower"
Latin name: Ageratum houstonianum Artist Purple
Class:
Annual
Growth habit: Mound forming
Max height: 7" - 9"
Spread: 10" - 12"
Flowers: Late spring - Summer
Available cultivars: 28+
Origin:
Hybrid
Sunshine:
Water:
Pictured: Ageratum
'Artist Purple'
Cultivation:
Ageratum Artist Purple prefers to be planted in full sun... but will
tolerate some light shade. Plant Floss Flower in fertile well drained soil in
either beds or containers. When grown in beds space
plants 10" to 12" apart.
Hardy to 40 degrees. Most
varieties of Ageratum will attract Butterflies.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Mildews caused by overly
dry conditions.
