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    Ageratum corymbosum

    Also Known As

    • Butterfly Mist

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Ageratum corymbosum plant details

    Ageratum corymbosum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with purple foliage. In fall, spring and summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ageratum corymbosum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen purple
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ageratum corymbosum

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    EXCLUSIVE! I must say this is truly one of the most extraordinary shade plants we have come across in many a year (Thank you David Feix!). It blooms generously all year around here in zone 10, presenting large and glorious fluffy violet-blue flower heads to 6" across (like a giant Ageratum) and the flowers open from velvety violet bud clusters that are so pretty! Most excellent are its exotic velvety leaves which start out greenish but quickly turn a lush and sexy dark purple. Evergreen - or "everpurple" - the foliage is held on branching stems creating a well-mannered form I've never had to pinch back! I'm so happy to say it is EXTREMELY EASY to grow, reaching full size in about 3-4 months in rich soil. I grow mine with morning sun and afternoon shade, although it loves all day medium shade here at the nursery. Attracts butterflies, too! Roots are hardy to 15 °F.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Ageratum corymbosum plant

    How to Grow Ageratum corymbosum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • lavender
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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