Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Blue danube
Hawaii
Blue Mink
Bavaria
-
Habitat
Pastures, Roadsides, Tropical regions, wastelands
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
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
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
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, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AGERATUM 'Blue Hawaii'( HAWAII SERIES)
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Ageratum, Blue Hawaii Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Ageratum
QUICKSTICK
In German
Ageratum
QUICKSTICK
In French
Ageratum
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Ageratum
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Ageratum
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Ageratum
QuickStick
In Polish
Ageratum
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Ageratum
Quickstick
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Ageratum
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Ageratum and Quickstick
Season and care of Ageratum and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Ageratum and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ageratum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ageratum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ageratum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ageratum and Quickstick Physical Information
Ageratum and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Ageratum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Ageratum and Quickstick are as follows:
Ageratum flower color: Blue
Ageratum leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Ageratum and Quickstick
Care of Ageratum and Quickstick 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 Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ageratum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.