Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico
Types
A. houstonianum f. isochroum, A. houstonianum f. luteum, A. houstonianum var. muticescens
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Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-14
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Light Green, Tan
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, 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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Poisonous, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Cuts, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AGERATUM houstonianum
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
Blue Mink
Plant
tabardillo
In German
Blue Mink
Pflanze
tabardillo
In French
Bleu Mink
Plante
tabardillo
In Spanish
azul Mink
Planta
tabardillo
In Greek
μπλε βιζόν
Φυτό
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
azul Mink
Plantar
Tabardillo
In Polish
niebieski Mink
Roślina
Tabardillo
In Latin
blue Mink
planta
Tabardillo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Ageratum
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blue Mink and Tabardillo
Season and care of Blue Mink and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Mink and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Mink season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabardillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Mink is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Mink is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Mink and Tabardillo Physical Information
Blue Mink and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Mink height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Mink and Tabardillo are as follows:
Blue Mink flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Mink leaf color: Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Mink and Tabardillo
Care of Blue Mink and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Mink pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabardillo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Mink needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.