Ageratum houstonianum 'Artist Blue'
WHY GIVE IT A WINK? ;-)
Well, I haven't....yet. This one is new to the garden. It's beautiful and cute, but still on trial.
WHAT AM I WORRIED ABOUT?
This hybrid has stronger stems and deeper tones, but will it attract butterflies? No butterflies yet.
What else?
I'm worried that the label says full to part sun, good drainage, but keep moist. That's usually a recipe for disaster.
It's beautiful, but will it stand up to Texas heat?
ANYTHING WEIRD YOU WANT TO TELL US?
I picked it up thinking it was Mistflower, a proven butterfly nectar plant that blooms in the late Summer.
The guy at the store said they are related, but NOT the same plant. Not even the same genus, but the same tribe...the Eupatorias.
FREAKY, BUT TRUE:
A plant with the name 'houstonianum' is not from Houston! It's from Southeast Mexico.
Anyone have it in their hot garden? I'd love to know if it grows well for you.
I'm joining Lisa's Chaos and her great Macro Monday Meme today.
Thanks Lisa! You get a big wink!
Thanks for stopping by!
David/:0)
such a lovely color too!
ReplyDeleteI've not seen this hybrid in Ontario but it could be at the nurseries. Unfortunately the scent or nectar producing capabilities are bred out for bigger and flashier flowers. My concern is for insect attraction when I'm shopping for something new.
ReplyDeleteThey are so lovely, I've never seen them here in my country, probably would not survive in our tropical heat all year long.
ReplyDeleteHaven't sen those before, but they are lovely flowers. Hope they do well for you.
ReplyDeleteIt is very pretty I hope you have good luck with it.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! I have trouble out here (dry hot California) whith anything that needs sun and also needs to be kept moist--very difficult to do here without watering every day, which I don't do. I'll be interested to see if it gets a 'wink'!
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