Genus: Ageratum
Species: hybrid
Series: Artist
Variety: Blue Violet
Common Name: Flossflower

Deer-resistant

Growing Tips
Deadheading not necessary for continuous bloom. Plants will "bury their dead" (new flowers will quickly cover old flowers) so no deadheading necessary. Most other Ageratum will need deadheading.

Unlike most Ageratum the Artist series will bloom through the summer in hot climates. The Dallas Arboretum has used Artist ageratum for years in very prominent locations with great success. They are good in pots or in the landscape. Old flowers should quickly become buried under new flowers so the plant always looks fresh and never looks old. The plants shouldn't need much, if any, maintenance. However, if the plants do become ratty or start to overgrow their location you can trim that back at any time. They will flush back into bloom in a week or so.

An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.

Exposure
Sun or partial sun

Height
8-12"

Spacing
10-12"

Hardy Temp
25°F

Zone(s)
9

Uses
Use in beds, large containers and as a cut flower

Features
Upright, full habit with large leaves and flowers all season long

Awards Won
2008 - Excellent Rating
  -Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Elm Bank
2008 - Top Performer in Ground
  -Kansas State University
2008 - Top Performer
  -Michigan State University
2007 - Top Rated Performer
  -City of Cedar Rapids
2007 - Outstanding Performer
  -Texas A & M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial
2007 - Top Pick
  -Missouri Botanic Garden
2006 - Top Performer
  -Michigan State University
2006 - Top Performers
  -City of Cedar Rapids
2006 - Field Day Top Pick
  -Dallas Arboretum
2005 - Top Performer
  -Ohio State University - Columbus
2005 - Top Performer
  -City of Cedar Rapids
2005 - Top Performer
  -Oklahoma State University Botanical Gardens
2005 - Top Performer
  -Kansas State University
2004 - Best of Species
  -Penn State
2004 - Excellent Rating
  -Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Elm Bank
2004 - Top 10
  -Auburn University