Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
A. houstonianum f. isochroum, A. houstonianum f. luteum, A. houstonianum var. muticescens
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-13
Sunset Zone
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, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
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
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
water on alternate days
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Poisonous, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, Cuts, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANGELONIA angustifolia 'Car Purr09'
AGERATUM houstonianum
Common Name
CaritaPurple 09 Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
In Hindi
Summer Snapdragon
Blue Mink
Plant
In German
Summer Snapdragon
Blue Mink
Pflanze
In French
Summer Snapdragon
Bleu Mink
Plante
In Spanish
Summer Snapdragon
azul Mink
Planta
In Greek
Summer Snapdragon
μπλε βιζόν
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Summer Snapdragon
azul Mink
Plantar
In Polish
Summer Snapdragon
niebieski Mink
Roślina
In Latin
Summer Snapdragon
blue Mink
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Summer Snapdragon and Blue Mink
Season and care of Summer Snapdragon and Blue Mink is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Snapdragon and Blue Mink Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Mink season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Mink is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Summer Snapdragon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Mink is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Summer Snapdragon and Blue Mink Physical Information
Summer Snapdragon and Blue Mink physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Snapdragon height is 40.60 cm and width 35.50 cm whereas Blue Mink height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Summer Snapdragon and Blue Mink are as follows:
Summer Snapdragon flower color: Purple
Summer Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Blue Mink flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Mink leaf color: Green
Care of Summer Snapdragon and Blue Mink
Care of Summer Snapdragon and Blue Mink include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Snapdragon pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Blue Mink pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Summer Snapdragon 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.
