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Genus: Ageratum Species houstonianum Common Name: Floss Flower Family: Asteraceae Order: Asterales Native: Mexico and Central America Habit: Annual Height: 0.5 to 3 feet Width: 0.5 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Late Spring to Summer Flower Color: Blue, pink, lavender or white Propagation: Seed Note: This annual with it's fluff forming flowers (disk flowers) is suitable for borders, widow boxes, edging and carpeting flower beds. Taller cultivars may be used as cut flowers. Spent flowers should be pinched regularly. This plant is susceptible to powdery mildew, aphids, whiteflies and rot root. Prefers sunny, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil.