Ageratum houstonianum 'Red Cutting'

Also Known As

Red Cutting Floss Flower

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

1-12

Ageratum houstonianum 'Red Cutting' plant details

Ageratum houstonianum 'Red Cutting' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer magenta 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 - regular water. Does well in average, 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 'Red Cutting'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ageratum houstonianum 'Red Cutting'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Purple red fuzzy blooms are soft as a kitten’s ear and bloom in summer atop long stems, making it a florists go to variety for adding texture to summer bouquets. Lovely in the mixed border also, it tolerates partly shaded sites with ease.

By: Select Seeds

Gardening facts about Ageratum houstonianum 'Red Cutting' plant

How to Grow Ageratum houstonianum 'Red Cutting'

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
- magenta
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy