Dwarf Blue Mink Ageratum Seeds - Flower Plant

Dwarf Blue Mink Ageratum is a compact annual prized for its soft, fluffy clusters of vibrant lavender-blue flowers that bloom continuously from late spring until frost. Its neat, mounding habit makes it an excellent choice for borders, edging, containers, window boxes, rock gardens, and mass plantings. Easy to grow and low maintenance, this long-blooming variety thrives in full sun to partial shade and attracts butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators throughout the growing season.

Features

• Produces fluffy lavender-blue flower clusters
• Compact dwarf plants ideal for borders and containers
• Blooms continuously from late spring until frost
• Attracts butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators
• Excellent for edging, bedding, rock gardens, and window boxes
• Easy to grow and low maintenance
• Long-lasting blooms with a tidy, mounding habit

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Ageratum houstonianum
• Common Name (US): Blue Mink Ageratum / Floss Flower
• Seed Type / Variety: Blue Flowering Dwarf Annual Variety
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy annual
• USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring after the last frost
• Growing Season: Late Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: February–April (indoors) or April–June (direct sow after frost)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days at 70–75°F (21–24°C); surface sow or lightly press seeds into the soil, as light aids germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, moist, well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging
• Mature Plant Size: 6–10 inches tall, 8–10 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 6–8 inches apart