A member of the ageratum family, this is a reseeding annual with pompom flowers in blue just like the bedding plants you buy at nurseries, but with a much taller growing habit and grown from seeds. Tall, upright, sturdy stems. Tight blue flower clusters. Use as a classic filler for mixed bouquets or plant to attract bees and butterflies to your garden. Ageratum is also known as flossflower or blue mink. Can grow in the Mediterranean, desert, subtropical, temperate or tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 3+. Ageratum is deer and rabbit resistant.
How to grow Ageratum Blue planet growing and care: Rich soil, well-drained soil, moist soil
What is the best way to start growing? Plant / Seedling / Seed
Difficulties or problems when growing: Invasive
When is the best time to plant? Spring
Pests and diseases: Aphids, spider mites
Pruning season: All growing season
How to prune: Dead leaves and flower
Size of the plant: 60-80 cm, 24-32 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition: Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement: Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Full Sun / Half shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant? No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers: Yes
Bloom season? Summer / Autumn