Ageratum houstonianum | Blue Ooly it is able to stand

it is able to stand drying out once established in a wall

spreading perennial that is excellent for use as a ground cover

but it does fill a lovely space

She tolerates a wide range of soil types but prefers well-drained moist soil which has been enriched with lots of compost

in well-drained soil that is a little on the dry side

Ageratum houstonianum | Blue Ooly it is able to standOne of the tallest of the ageratums, this frost tender annual, bears fluffy lavender to purplish blue flowers in clusters up to 7 cm across, from late spring to the first frost. Here in Auckland they are perennial. The pollinators love it! Great as a cut flower too. Growing to around 75 cm tall and 45 cm wide, it performs best in full sun, but appreciates some shade from afternoon sun. This rabbit resistant, lovely plant also has the prestigious RHS