In Bloom: 2009-07-10 Out of Bloom: 0000-00-00 Growth Type: Annual Hardiness Zones: 1 - 10 Location at Monticello: West Lawn Planting Conditions: Partial Shade

Ageratum Ageratum houstonianum (Click image to enlarge)
Also known as Floss Flower, this native to Mexico and adjacent Central America offers varieties that bloom in blue, pink, purple and white. The Ageratum at Monticello is tall-growing and is not to be confused with the dwarf bedding types now popular. Visit Monticello's Online Shop to check for seeds or plants of Ageratum. Close Window © Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc.