Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
A. houstonianum f. isochroum, A. houstonianum f. luteum, A. houstonianum var. muticescens
30
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
6-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
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
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Poisonous, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
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
Cough, Diarrhea, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AGERATUM houstonianum
AGASTACHE 'Pink Pop'
Common Name
Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
Agastache, Hybrid Hyssop, Pink Pop Agastache
In Hindi
Blue Mink
Plant
Agastache
In German
Blue Mink
Pflanze
Agastache
In French
Bleu Mink
Plante
Agastache
In Spanish
azul Mink
Planta
Agastache
In Greek
μπλε βιζόν
Φυτό
Agastache
In Portuguese
azul Mink
Plantar
Agastache
In Polish
niebieski Mink
Roślina
Agastache
In Latin
blue Mink
planta
Agastache
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Ageratum
Giant hyssop
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Foeniculum
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Nepeteae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Mink and Agastache
Season and care of Blue Mink and Agastache is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Mink and Agastache Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Mink season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Agastache season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Mink is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Agastache is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Mink is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Agastache is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Mink and Agastache Physical Information
Blue Mink and Agastache physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Mink height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Agastache height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blue Mink and Agastache are as follows:
Blue Mink flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Mink leaf color: Green
Agastache flower color: Pink
- Agastache leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Blue Mink and Agastache
Care of Blue Mink and Agastache include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Mink pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Agastache pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth. In summer Blue Mink needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Agastache needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.