Ageratum conyzoides
Billy Goat Weed
Ageratum is a group of herbaceous plants which are part of the Asteraceae family. It is a genus native to tropical and sub-tropical America. Specifically, Ageratum conyzoides is native to Mexico. It is an erect annual plant which is seen by many as an invasive weed, especially on agricultural land. It has ovate leaves, which when crushed are reminiscent of a male goat odour. It has showy clusters of light blue, white or violet flowers. Stems may root at nodes if in contact with the soil.
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Full sun
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Occasional watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Free draining and fertile
Common name
Billy Goat Weed
Latin name
Ageratum conyzoides
type
Annual
family
Asteraceae
ph
5.0 - 8.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Free draining and fertile
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
0.50 M
1.50 M
Ageratum conyzoides
Ageratum is a group of herbaceous plants which are part of the Asteraceae family. It is a genus native to tropical and sub-tropical America. Specifically, Ageratum conyzoides is native to Mexico. It is an erect annual plant which is seen by many as an invasive weed, especially on agricultural land. It has ovate leaves, which when crushed are reminiscent of a male goat odour. It has showy clusters of light blue, white or violet flowers. Stems may root at nodes if in contact with the soil.
Flowering Season
From Early Summer TO Late Autumn
They bloom from early summer to the first severe frosts.
Planting Outdoors
From Late Spring TO Early Summer
Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot in early summer.
Propagation by seed
From Early Spring TO Mid Spring
In early to mid-spring sow seeds under glass.
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