Beach/Seaside Ageratum (Ageratum maritimum) is an enchanting annual to short-lived perennial that delights gardens with its showy blue-lavender flowers. Growing to heights of 1–2 feet, this resilient plant blooms year-round, bringing continuous color to sunny or partially shaded areas. Perfect for well-drained lime, rock, or sandy soils, Seaside Ageratum thrives in slightly acidic to somewhat calcareous environments.
Although not freeze tolerant, this low-maintenance beauty is a magnet for butterflies and bees, making it a fantastic addition to pollinator-friendly landscapes. Ideal for creating vibrant flower beds or naturalized coastal gardens, Seaside Ageratum is a graceful choice for enhancing biodiversity and year-round floral displays.
- Annual to short-lived perennial
- Size: approximately 1-2 ft.
- Flower: Blue-lavender
- Blooms year round
- Exposure: Full sun to part shade
- Moisture: Well-drained
- Soil: Lime, rock, sand
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to somewhat calcareus
- Not freeze tolerant
- Attracts butterflies and bees
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