Ageratum 'Dondo Blue'
(Ageratum houstonianum)
800 seeds $3.00
Ageratum 'Dondo Blue' has fuzzy, purple-blue flowers from late summer to fall. It attracts butterflies and beneficial insects.
Ageratum 'Dondo Blue' makes a wonderful companion plant for daisy-shaped flowers and zinnias. It's a tall variety with long stems for cutting.
Ageratum houstonianum is best started indoors for a long bloom season. It takes about 90 days from seed to bloom. Pinch the tips for bushier plants. Deadhead to promote continuous flowering.
Ageratum enjoys full sun, or part shade in hot climates. It is deer resistant and easy to grow. Also known as Floss Flower.
height 24" spacing 10"
Sowing Ageratum 'Dondo Blue' Seeds
Start ageratum seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Or sow outdoors after the last frost. Sow on the surface. Full sun to part shade.
