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Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Danube' ('Blue Danube' ageratum, 'Blue Danube' floss flower)

Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Danube'


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Botanical Name: Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Danube' a-jer-AY-tum hoos-tone-ee-AY-num Common Name: 'Blue Danube' ageratum, 'Blue Danube' floss flower Genus: Ageratum
This early, compact bloomer grows to only about 6 or 7 inches tall. With its icy blue-purple flowers, it works well when planted tightly along the foreground of a bed. Its color blends easily with most other hues and textures.
 Care: Provide full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Deadhead regularly.
 Propagation: Sow seed in spring at 70 to 75° F. Cover only lightly.
Height 6 in. to 12 in.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Fast Grower
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Fall; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Blue Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container
Style Formal Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Annuals

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