Ageratum houstonianum

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Ageratum houstonianum, commonly known as Floss Flower, is a small and bushy shrub that produces “fluffy”, purple flowers from summer through autumn. These are held above the green foliage and provide a lovely display as it grows to 60 cm tall and 1 m wide. Ageratum houstonianum is commonly used in border plantings, added to mixed plantings, maintained in a container, included in cottage gardens, or planted around outdoor living areas.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Perennials
Height:	60 cm
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Ageratum houstonianum, Ageratum Ageratum houstonianum, Ageratum houstonianum Floss Flower, Ageratum Floss Flower, Floss Flower, Candy Floss Flowers

Ageratum houstonianum Details

Ageratum houstonianum, commonly known as Floss Flower, is a small and bushy shrub that produces “fluffy”, purple flowers from summer through autumn. These are held above the green foliage and provide a lovely display. It typically grows to 60 cm tall and 1 m wide, growing best on a well-drained soil in full sun with wind protection. Ageratum houstonianum is commonly used in border plantings, added to mixed plantings, maintained in a container, included in cottage gardens, or planted around outdoor living areas. Some of the best displays with this plant are when it is mass planted on a bank or the like.