• Close-up of vibrant red flint ageratum flowers with soft, feathery petals in full bloom.
  • A vibrant close-up of clusters of small, vibrant, red flint ageratum flowers in full bloom.
  • A close-up of a vibrant red flint Ageratum flower with soft, fluffy petals.
  • A vibrant close-up of a single Red Flint Ageratum flower, showcasing its fluffy, magenta blooms.
  • Close-up of bright red flint ageratum flowers with soft, feathery blooms.
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Ageratum Seeds - Red Flint

Butterflies and bees can't get enough of these fluffy magenta blooms

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Prefers Moist Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Ground Cover
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Ageratum houstonianum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Compact Mounding

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 24 inches

COLOR

  • Red

Grow Heirloom Ageratums - Plant Red Flint Ageratum Seeds

Beautiful annual variety of Ageratum, Red Flint offers the same unique, fuzzy blossoms that we have come to love, this time in red! Growing a bit taller than other ageratums, Red Flint works best as a border plant where these beautiful blooms can truly show off. Plant Red Flint as a cutting flower and relish the blossoms indoors as well.

  • Summer/Fall Blooming; Compact Plant with Red Flowers
  • Tolerant of Sun and Partial Shade; Dense Growth
  • Annual; Excellent for Bedding or Cutting

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 2,259 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 203,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Ageratum Planting Guide to learn more.

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Ageratum Seeds - Red Flint

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Ageratum Seeds - Red Flint FAQs

What is Red Flint Ageratum also known as?

Red Flint Ageratum is also known as Floss Flower and Mexican Paintbrush.

Is Red Flint Ageratum resistant to animals or disease?

Red Flint Ageratum is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Red Flint Ageratum?

Red Flint Ageratum is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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