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Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Bouquet'
Also Known As
- Ageratum 'Blue Bouquet'
- Blue Bouquet Cutting Ageratum
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 6"-20"
planting zones
- 2a-12
Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Bouquet' plant details
Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Bouquet' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue and lavender 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 - regular 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 houstonianum 'Blue Bouquet'
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 20 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, heirloom
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Bouquet'
- USDA Zones: 2a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Select Seeds
By: Avant Gardens
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How to Grow Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Bouquet'
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
- lavender
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy
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