Ageratum
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Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum), also commonly known as floss flower, is a warm-season annual valued for its soft, fuzzy blooms in shades of blue, purple, pink, and white. With a compact growth habit and long flowering season, it provides consistent color in borders, containers, and mass plantings throughout spring and summer in North Florida and South Georgia landscapes.
Care Needs:
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained; avoid prolonged soggy conditions
• Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and compact growth
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting and as needed during the growing season
Attributes
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Plant TypeAnnual
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USDA Zone10 - 11
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OriginMexico and Central America
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ToxicityMildly toxic if ingested
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Mature Height6-18 inches
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Mature Width6-12 inches
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Soil PreferenceWell drained, moderately fertile soil
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Spacing6-12 inches
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Growth RateFast
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Critter ResistantModeratly
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Salt ToleranceLow
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Cold ToleranceLow
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FloweringYes
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Bloom PeriodSpring through fall
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Flower ColorBlue | Purple | Pink | White
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Stem ColorGreen
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Foliage ColorGreen
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Recommended UseBedding plant, borders, containers, mass plantings



