Ageratina ligustrina
privet-leaved eupatorium, privet-leaved ageratina
Family |
Asteraceae |
Genus |
Ageratina |
Species |
ligustrina |
Category |
Perennials |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
9 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
9a or greater |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H3 |
Temperature (°C) |
(-5) - 1 |
Temperature (°F) |
23 - 34 |
Height |
2.5 - 4 m |
Spread |
2.5 - 4 m |
General Description |
A medium-sized evergreen shrub with clusters of flat-headed, small, white flowers. |
Landscape |
Flower borders, flower beds, city gardens. |
Cultivation |
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. |
Shape |
Bushy. |
Growth |
Slow |
Pests |
Susceptible to aphids and slugs. |
Notable Specimens |
Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
Propagate by root softwood cuttings. |