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Ageratina ligustrina
privet-leaved ageratina
A compact medium-sized evergreen shrub (larger in a sheltered position), with light green, ovate leaves and large flat heads of small white, slightly fragrant flowers
Other common names
privet-leaved eupatoriumSynonyms
Eupatorium ligustrinumEupatorium micranthum
see moreEupatorium weinmannianum
Eupatorium ligustrinum f. weinmannianum
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
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Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | White | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or ³§´Ç³Ü³Ù³ó–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Ageratina are shrubs or herbaceous perennials with opposite leaves and small tubular flowers borne in corymbs
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Mexico to Costa Rica
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or light shade with protection from cold, drying winds. Protect roots with a dry winter mulch
Propagation
Root softwood cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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