Red Flint Ageratum

seeds

Ageratum houstonianum
(60 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. Dense fuzzy heads are beautiful, standing on sturdy 2' stems and catching the fading summer’s light. The color isn’t true red: more of a purplish-red. They make a good cut, and can be dried as well, retaining their color. ~7,500 seeds/g. ③

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We will not be fulfilling seed orders from May 20 - May 22 while we do physical inventory count. Orders placed by Monday, May 19 at 10am will be shipped before the break. We will resume normal order fulfillment on Friday, May 23.

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4815 Red Flint

A: 0.1g

$3.25

B: 0.5g

$6.50

C: 2g

$10.50

Additional Information

Ageratum

~7,000 seeds/g.

Annual. Its name means ‘not growing old’ as the flowers retain color for a long time. Also known as Flossflower. Covered with blossoms, great for summer borders.

Culture: Start indoors at 80° for 6–8 weeks before last frost; grow on at 60–65°. Set 9–12" apart. Likes full sun. Water in hot weather. Extreme temperatures inhibit flowering. Will not tolerate frost. Cut for vase when flowers are first opening.

Germination Testing

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Our Seeds are Non-GMO

All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.