Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
A. houstonianum f. isochroum, A. houstonianum f. luteum, A. houstonianum var. muticescens
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Poisonous, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Cuts, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
AGERATUM houstonianum
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
Blue Mink
Plant
Abelia
In German
Blue Mink
Pflanze
Abelia
In French
Bleu Mink
Plante
Abelia
In Spanish
azul Mink
Planta
Abelia
In Greek
μπλε βιζόν
Φυτό
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
azul Mink
Plantar
Abelia
In Polish
niebieski Mink
Roślina
Abelia
In Latin
blue Mink
planta
Abelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Dipsacales
Family
Asteraceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Caprifolioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Mink and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Mink and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Blue Mink and Abelia. Blue Mink doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Mink does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Mink has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Poisonous and Skin irritation and Abelia has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Poisonous and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Mink and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Mink and Abelia
Season and care of Blue Mink and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Mink and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Mink season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Mink is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Mink is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Mink and Abelia Physical Information
Blue Mink and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Mink height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Mink and Abelia are as follows:
Blue Mink flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Mink leaf color: Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Mink and Abelia
Care of Blue Mink and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Mink pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Mink needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.