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

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
12-18"

Spacing
14-20"

Hardy Temp
25°F

Zone(s)
9-10

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

Features
Upright, full habit; flowers spring to fall

Awards Won
2008 - Top Performer
  -Longwood Gardens
2008 - Top 10
  -Cornell University
2008 - Top Performers - Foliage
  -University of Delaware
2008 - Top Performers - Flowers
  -University of Delaware
2008 - Excellent Rating
  -Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Elm Bank
2008 - Top Performer
  -Maywood Estate
2008 - Best Overall
  -Cornell University