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snakeroot [Lucky Melody] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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snakeroot [Lucky Melody]

Ageratina altissima Lucky Melody ('Allmelody'^PBR)

Genus: Ageratina
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A deciduous perennial to around 80cm tall forming clumps of upright stems clothed with toothed, oval leaves and topped from summer into early autumn with dense clusters of small, white flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial ShadeFull Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoam

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in a moist, alkaline soil in partial shade; frost may damage new shoots

Pruning

Cut back faded flower stems to base

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

BushyClump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years