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Flossflower or Mexican Ageratum
Ageratum houstonianum

Asteraceae (Compositae)

Ovate foliage with serrate margins and a light pubescence; flowers are cymose clusters

Plant Form or Habit: rounded

Plant Type: annual

Plant Use: beds & borders

Propagation: stem cuttings

Light Requirement: medium

Flower Color: blue, purple, pink or white

Blooming Period: summer

Height: 6-12"

Width: 6-12"

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: medium

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Best in partial shade in hot areas; may stall in summer heat; deadhead.

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