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

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Photo of Ageratum corymbosum flower by Far Out Flora

By: Far Out Flora

By: Far Out Flora

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