Ageratum Seeds – Floss

Ageratum Seeds, commonly known in the US as Floss Flower, produce compact plants with clusters of soft, fluffy blooms that bring long-lasting color to garden beds, borders, and containers. These annuals are valued for their ability to attract pollinators and their resilience in a variety of conditions. With their dense, mounded form, they make an excellent choice for edging and mass planting.

Features:

• Produces clusters of fluffy, pom-pom style flowers

• Compact, bushy growth ideal for edging, borders, and pots

• Low-maintenance annual with a long blooming period

• Attracts butterflies and other pollinators

• Works well as a cut flower for arrangements

Specifications:

• Common Name: Floss Flower

• Scientific Name: Ageratum houstonianum

• Plant Type: Annual

• Height: 6 – 18 inches

• Spread: 6 – 12 inches

• Flower Colors: Blue, pink, white, or lavender (variety dependent)

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Season: Spring to Fall

• USDA Zones: Best grown as an annual in Zones 2 – 11

• Planting Time:

  • Indoors: Start 6 – 8 weeks before last frost

  • Outdoors: After last frost in spring

• Germination: 7 – 14 days at 70 – 75°F

• Blooming Period: Summer to first frost

• Spacing: 6 – 12 inches apart