Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, California, Canada
Types
Blue danube
Hawaii
Blue Mink
Bavaria
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Roadsides, Tropical regions, wastelands
Bog Garden, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Blue
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Flat, Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Don't prune in the fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove short twigs
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Wildlife
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AGERATUM 'Blue Hawaii'( HAWAII SERIES)
TYPHA angustifolia
Common Name
Ageratum, Blue Hawaii Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
In Hindi
Ageratum
Narrowleaf Cattail
In German
Ageratum
Schmalblättriger Cattail
In French
Ageratum
Narrowleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Ageratum
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
In Greek
Ageratum
στενόφυλλα Cattail
In Portuguese
Ageratum
Narrowleaf Tifa
In Polish
Ageratum
Wąskolistne Cattail
In Latin
Ageratum
Cattail glaucescens
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ageratum and Narrowleaf Cattail
Season and care of Ageratum and Narrowleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Ageratum and Narrowleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ageratum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Narrowleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ageratum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ageratum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ageratum and Narrowleaf Cattail Physical Information
Ageratum and Narrowleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Ageratum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Ageratum and Narrowleaf Cattail are as follows:
Ageratum flower color: Blue
Ageratum leaf color: Green
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Ageratum and Narrowleaf Cattail
Care of Ageratum and Narrowleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ageratum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Don't prune in the fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove short twigs and Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Ageratum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.