Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
A. houstonianum f. isochroum, A. houstonianum f. luteum, A. houstonianum var. muticescens
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Poisonous, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Anodyne, Cuts, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Flower borders, Landscape
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
AGERATUM houstonianum
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
Blue Mink
Plant
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Blue Mink
Pflanze
In French
Matricaire odorante
Bleu Mink
Plante
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
azul Mink
Planta
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
μπλε βιζόν
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
azul Mink
Plantar
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
niebieski Mink
Roślina
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
blue Mink
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Matricaria
Ageratum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Eupatorieae
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Blue Mink
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Blue Mink is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Blue Mink Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Blue Mink season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Mink is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Mink is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple Weed and Blue Mink Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Blue Mink physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Blue Mink height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Blue Mink are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Mink flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Mink leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple Weed and Blue Mink
Care of Pineapple Weed and Blue Mink include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Mink pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Mink needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.