Ageratum houstonianum
Floss Flower

Family:

Asteraceae (Aster Family) 120

Genus:

Ageratum (Flossflower Pussy-Foot Ageratum) 4

Plant Type:

Herbaceous 481

Flower Notes:

Purple;white;blue;pink (;)

Foliage Notes:

Green

Ultimate Height:

1.5 feet

Light Requirements:

Soil Notes:

Performs best in moderately moist soil, but tolerates dryness.

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