- Floss flower
Botanical name: ageratum houstonianum
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 3 ft in height and 1 ft and a half in width
Bloom time: late spring, summer, fall
Hardy zone: zones 7-12
Flower color: pink/white/blue/purple
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: reaches full maturity in first growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead and remove dead or dying foliage as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: mixed flower garden bed
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: feather-like blooms
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release granular fertilizer in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: loam, sand
Companion plants: salvia, vinca, cosmos
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: no
