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Mexican paintbrush 'High Tide Blue'

Ageratum houstonianum 'High Tide Blue'

Genus: Ageratum
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

'High Tide Blue' has a dense, upright habit and produces large, fluffy pale purple to blue flowers from summer through until the autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H2

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

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Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

This genus is ideal edging for bedding schemes; bearing weather-resistant flowers on young plants. To prolong flowering, keep soil or growing media moist.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years