Fabulous for growing in borders as edging or hedges, and also in mixed combination container gardens.
Ageratum 'High Tide® Blue'
Floss Flower
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Ageratum High Tide Blue
Tips for Homeowners:
Needs regular fertilization and watering.
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Where most ageratum are compact and growing close to the ground, this variety elevates the beautiful blue flowers as if they are floating.
- Tall, vigorous and colorful all season
- Self-cleaning
- Good for gardens or containers
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Height: 12-18 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Zone: 10-11
Color: Blue
Interesting Notes about Floss Flower:
Ageratum can handle heat and drought in full sun whether planted in the garden or in containers, and maintains its reputation as a hardworking annual. The flowers are fun to cut for the summer bouquet and in doing so will help to promote new and healthy growth.
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Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Garden
- Fast Growing
- Fertilize Often
- Heat Tolerant
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Blooms all Season
- Rock Garden
- Great Foliage
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Low Maintenance
Foliage Color:
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water