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Monarch Magic Flossflower Ageratum houstonianum

Flower Season
  • Early Spring
  • Spring
  • Summer
Mature Size
12" 16" 30cm 41cm
Height: 6" - 12"
Spread: 8" - 16"
Height: 15cm - 30cm
Spread: 20cm - 41cm
Proven Selections
  • Details

    6 - 12 Inches
    8 - 12 Inches
    8 - 16 Inches
    15cm - 30cm
    20cm - 30cm
    20cm - 41cm

    Features

    Butterfly magnet and low maintenance, with a vigorous spreading habit.

    Heat Tolerant
    Deadheading Not Necessary
    Attracts: 
    Butterflies

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Annual
    Height Category: 
    Short
    Garden Height: 
    6 - 12 Inches 15cm - 30cm
    Spacing: 
    8 - 12 Inches 20cm - 30cm
    Spread: 
    8 - 16 Inches 20cm - 41cm
    Flower Colors: 
    Blue
    Flower Colors: 
    Purple
    Flower Shade: 
    Blue-Purple
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Green
    Habit: 
    Spreading
    Container Role: 
    Filler

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Spring through Summer
    Hardiness Zones: 
    9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses: 
    Mass Planting
    Uses Notes: 

    Great for landscapes and patios.

    Maintenance Notes: 

    A one-of-a-kind spreading ageratum that monarch butterflies can’t resist. It has a full, spreading look that’s ideal for use in baskets and mixes. 

    A one-of-a-kind spreading ageratum that monarch butterflies can’t resist. It has a full, spreading look that’s ideal for use in baskets and mixes. Great for landscapes and patios.

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    • A stunning edition to flower beds! Spreading perfectly with larger dark green leaves and the flower stem lifting the tiny palms up and out so they're very visible bright

      Jennifer
      , Idaho
      , United States
      , 2 days ago
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