Ageraturm ‘Blue Mink’ (Ageratum houstonianum)

Description

Add a cloud of soft, powder-blue color to your garden with Ageratum ‘Blue Mink’, a compact and mounding annual perfect for borders, beds, and containers. Its fuzzy, sky-blue flower clusters provide long-lasting color and a delicate texture that complements bolder blooms. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this variety thrives in full sun to partial shade and blooms from late spring until the first frost. Loved by butterflies and bees, it’s a reliable, pollinator-friendly choice for sunny gardens.

🌿 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Ageratum houstonianum ‘Blue Mink’

• Height: 8–12 inches

• Spread: 6–12 inches

• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Water Needs: Moderate; keep soil moist but well-drained

• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-draining soil

• Bloom Time: Late spring through first frost

• Hardiness: Annual (perennial in USDA Zones 10–11)

• Attracts: Butterflies and bees

• Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowering

💚 Why You’ll Love It

✅ Uncommon Blue Color: Adds soft, rare sky-blue tones to beds and borders.
✅ Compact & Neat: Perfect for edging, containers, and small-space gardens.
✅ Pollinator Friendly: Butterflies and bees adore the abundant blooms.
✅ Long Blooming Season: Provides continuous color from spring through frost.
✅ Low Maintenance: Thrives with minimal care and attention.

🌻 Planting Tip

Plant Ageratum ‘Blue Mink’ in sunny to partially shaded locations with fertile, well-draining soil. Keep evenly moist, especially in containers. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to extend flowering. Pair with Petunias, Zinnias, or Agastache ‘Rose Mint’ for a colorful, pollinator-friendly garden display.