Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Types
Blue danube
Hawaii
Blue Mink
Bavaria
Brassica rapa
Habitat
Pastures, Roadsides, Tropical regions, wastelands
orchards, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-8
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
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
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
AGERATUM 'Blue Hawaii'( HAWAII SERIES)
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Common Name
Ageratum, Blue Hawaii Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
In German
Ageratum
Tatsoi
In French
Ageratum
Tatsoi
In Spanish
Ageratum
Tatsoi
In Portuguese
Ageratum
Tatsoi
In Polish
Ageratum
Tatsoi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ageratum and Tatsoi
Season and care of Ageratum and Tatsoi is important to know. While considering everything about Ageratum and Tatsoi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ageratum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ageratum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ageratum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral.
Ageratum and Tatsoi Physical Information
Ageratum and Tatsoi physical information is very important for comparison. Ageratum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Ageratum and Tatsoi are as follows:
Ageratum flower color: Blue
Ageratum leaf color: Green
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
- Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ageratum and Tatsoi
Care of Ageratum and Tatsoi 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 Tatsoi pruning is done . In summer Ageratum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.