Ageratum, Bluemink, Floss Flower, Garden

Ageratum houstonianum

Basic Information

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae

Genus: ageratum

Plant ID (slug): ageratum-houstonianum

Numeric ID: 25751

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Ageratum houstonianum is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from June to October, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

South-western N. America - Mexico. An occasional garden escape in Britain[17].

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne The juice of the plant is used externally to treat cuts and wounds[272].