Ageratum houstonianum 'High Tide Blue'
Flossflower
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Flossflower (Ageratum houstonianum 'High Tide Blue') - Description
Landscape Ageratum forms a dense, mounded hedge of color, growing taller and more vigorously than any other ageratum. Outlasts standard bedding types outdoors in gardens and mixed containers.
Flossflower (Ageratum houstonianum 'High Tide Blue') - Blooming
Flowers will bloom in summer and can be blue, lavender, lilac, mauve, pink or white.
Flossflower (Ageratum houstonianum 'High Tide Blue') - Growth
Germination should occur within two or three days. Ageratums will grow to be about 6-8 in. tall with an 8-10 in. spread.
Flossflower (Ageratum houstonianum 'High Tide Blue') - Planting
Plant seeds 8 inches apart. Planting medium should be disease-free and have a pH of between 5.5 and 5.8. They do best in full sun, but can be grown in 50% sun to prevent drying or browning in particularly warm, dry areas.
Flossflower (Ageratum houstonianum 'High Tide Blue') - Pest
Ageratums are susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids and whiteflies.
Flossflower (Ageratum houstonianum 'High Tide Blue') - Interesting facts
Ageratums, are low-growing and have attractive flowers, and thus do well as edging in landscaping.
Flossflower (Ageratum houstonianum 'High Tide Blue') - Soil and irrigation
Ageratums require rich, moist soil that is well-draining and slightly acidic. During the first week, water the plant daily. After that, water plant when needed.
