Ageratum houstonianum 'Aloha Blue' ~ Aloha Blue Floss Flower

Ageratum houstonianum 'Aloha Blue' ~ Aloha Blue Floss FlowerAloha Blue Floss Flower is a compact mounding annual with broad scalloped leaves and a uniform heavy bloom. The dense frilly clusters of lavender blue flowers bloom from late spring into fall. Grows best in full sun and rich, consistently moist well drained soils, but hot summer regions prefer a little afternoon shade. Type: Annual Origins: Central America Height: 0. 5' 1' Spread: 0. 5 1' Spacing: 0. 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 9 11 Culture: Full Sun,

Aloha Blue Floss Flower is a compact mounding annual with broad scalloped leaves and a uniform heavy bloom.  The dense frilly clusters of lavender-blue flowers bloom from late spring into fall.  Grows best in full sun and rich, consistently moist well-drained soils, but hot summer regions prefer a little afternoon shade.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. avoid overhead watering and keep good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew.  Root rot will occur in poorly drained soils.  Watch for whiteflies and aphids.  Will die after the first frost.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Petunia, Rudbeckia, Agastache

IMAGES: Dave Proffer, Africa0703-0113a - Flickr - Dave Proffer, CC BY 2.0, (2) Fluffi80, Ageratum BUGA 2011, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) KENPEI, Ageratum houstonianum5, CC BY-SA 3.0, (4) Harry Rose, Ageratum houstonianum leaf3 (11508936574), CC BY 2.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.