Family: Asteraceae
Scientific Name: Ageratum houstonianum Red Top
Common Name: Red Top Ageratum
| Description | A taller Ageratum with reddish purple flowers. |
| Pronunciation | (a-jer-A-tum)(hew-so-nee-AH-num) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Annuals |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Temperature | intolerant of frost |
| Flowers | reddish purple, good for cut flowers |
| Dimensions | 24-30 tall, 10-12 inch space |
| Propagation | small seeds, start 6-8 weeks before they are going to be planted in the garden. |
| Native Site | Native to Mexico and Central and South America |
| Misc Facts | Genus named after William Houston who collected the species in the Antilles and Mexico. |
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