Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
The Artist® Pearl Flossflower or Ageratum leaves an impression by adding texture and visual interest to an outdoor space. Each plant grows about 8 to 12 inches tall and is covered in small white flowers with delicate floss-like petals. The blooms are a showstopper that will make this plant a favorite throughout the growing season. Flossflower plants continuously bloom from spring through the summer and into the fall.
Flossflowers are native to Central America, which makes them heat-tolerant. These mounding annuals are adaptable and can thrive in borders, containers, landscape beds, or mass plantings. Flossflowers have more to offer than just their striking good looks, and they also welcome bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to an outdoor space.
Artist® Pearl Flossflower Care
Routine feeding starting in the spring and throughout the growing season will ensure the Flossflower continues to push out new growth and blooms. This plant is generally low maintenance and does not even require deadheading. New flowers push past existing flowers as the plant grows, burying the spent flowers within the foliage. If the plant appears overgrown, it can be cleaned up with a slight pruning, but it is not usually necessary. The Flossflower flourishes with part to full sun, and it has average water and soil needs.
Flossflowers grow as a perennial in USDA growing zones 9 through 10. It is grown as an annual in all other areas, and the plant dies back with the first hard frost. Flossflower plants can overwinter indoors; however, it thrives in hot temperatures, so the plant must be kept in a warm area to thrive.
Artist® Pearl Flossflower Spacing
Plant Flossflowers in the ground about 10 to 12 inches apart so the plants have enough space, but still create a full and lush appearance. A 12-inch planter can support 2 to 3 plants while allowing each plant the room it needs to grow.
Artist® Pearl Flossflower Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 - 10 |
| Plant Type: Annuals |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 8 - 12 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 6 - 10 Inches |
| Spacing: 10 - 12 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: Pearly White |
| Bloom Period: Planting To Hard Frost |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Fall Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Deadheading Not Necessary, Low Maintenance, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Artist® Pearl Flossflower |
| Other Name(s): Bluemink, Blueweed, Pussy Foot, Mexican Paintbrush |
| Scientific Name: Ageratum hybrid |
- SKU:
- FLFLAP
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
3.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
~1.42 quarts
Also Known As:
4.25" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W
Volume:
~1.56 pints
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
~1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
~2.26-3.73 quarts
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We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days.
For annuals, houseplants & vegetables, we provide a 30-day warranty to ensure that your plants thrive.
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.