Ageratum houstonianum Ageratum (Compositae)

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Ageratum houstonianum
Ageratum
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The Ageratum houstonianum plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Mexico. An occasional garden escape in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Ageratum. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. caeruleum. A. mexicanum.

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Latin Name:  Ageratum houstonianum
Common Name:  Ageratum
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Mill.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Pine woods and cultivated ground[72].

Cultivation Notes: Grows well in ordinary garden soil[200]. Requires a sheltered position in full sun[200]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. A very ornamental plant[1], the flowers are very attractive to butterflies[30]. The removal of dead flowers will extend the flowering season.

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