Ageratum houstonianum
FLOSS FLOWER, BLUE BILLY GOAT WEED
Asteraceae

 
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Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 2-13

Sunlight: warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Flowers: blue, white, pink, mauve, crimson or purple

Flowering Time: Any time of the year
 
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Ageratum houstonianum
FLOSS FLOWER, BLUE BILLY GOAT WEED
Asteraceae

 

  Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 2-13

Sunlight: warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: blue, white, pink, mauve, crimson or purple

Flowering Time: Any time of the year


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits formal & cottage designs

Uses: informal edging, window box, border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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