Annuals – 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