Floss Flower
Ageratum houstonianum
Also known as
Mexican Paintbrush, Bluemink, Blueweed, Pussy Foot
Ageratum houstonianum (in a flowerbed) 01 by Kor!An (Корзун Андрей) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Tender
H2
RHS hardiness
1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 50cm |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
1 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Floss Flower Overview
Ageratum houstonianum is a mound-forming, compact, bushy annual plant from the Asteraceae family. It produces downy, oval leaves and fluffy pale lilac-purple flowers. These appear from midsummer until the first frosts. Mulitple cultivars have been developed from this species, with a range of flower colours including blue, pink, purple, red and white. Attractive to bees and butterflies.
Common problems with Floss Flower
How to propagate Floss Flower
Seed
From seed sown in early spring at 16-18°C. Can also be sown in autumn and overwintered at 10°C.
Special features of Floss Flower
Attracts butterflies
Attracts bees
Attracts useful insects
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Floss Flower
Cutting bed, edging, border or hanging basket.
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