Ageratum houstonianum

Pussy Foot, Floss Flower, Bluestar

Message of the Flower

Vital Patience

The Mother’s Comment

Indispensable for all progress.

Colour

Deep lavender

Family

Asteraceae (Compositae)

Cultivars

'Blue Horizon', 'Blue Mink', 'White Bouquet'

Person who named the flower

William Houston

Flower Size

Small, individual flowers are tiny but cluster to form a head about 2-3 inches across.

Flower Texture

Soft, fluffy.

Number of Petals

Each tiny flower has 5 petals.

Floral Symmetry

Radial.

Fragrance of Flower

Lightly scented.

Leaf Texture

Slightly hairy, rough.

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous annual.

Life Cycle

Annual.

Blooming Period

Summer to frost.

Climate

Prefers warmer climates but can grow in temperate zones.

Water Requirements

Medium; requires well-drained soil but consistent moisture.

Soil Type

Loamy, well-drained.

Temperature Ranges

Thrives in 60F to 75F (15C to 24C).

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to powdery mildew, whiteflies, and aphids.

Pollinators

Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Habitat

Native to Central America but widely cultivated.

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators.

Ornamental

Widely used in borders, containers, and as a bedding plant.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mainly decorative.

Endangered Status

Not endangered; widely cultivated.

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