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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Ageratina ligustrina is an evergreen Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft 5in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from September to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). The plant is self-fertile.
It is noted for attracting wildlife.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Eupatorium ligustrinum. DC. E. micranthum. E. weinmannianum.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

Attracts Wildlife

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Cultivation details

Requires a sunny position, succeeding in most well-drained but moisture retentive fertile soils[1]. A very ornamental plant, it is often grown as an ornamental in the greenhouse but can succeed outdoors in the mildest areas of the country[1, 11, 59]. Plants have withstood temperatures down to -12°c[11]. Another report says that plants are often cut back by frost[166]. Plants are usually grown under one of its synonyms[11]. The flowers are very attractive to butterflies[49]. Plants can continue flowering until Christmas in mild autumns[182].

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Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a cold frame, only just covering the seed. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on for at least their first winter in a greenhouse. If planting them outdoors, do this in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts, and consider giving the plants some protection from the cold for at least their first winter outdoors. Cuttings of green wood, spring in a frame.

Other Names

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Found In

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other
Ageratina altissima	White Snakeroot, Richweed	Perennial	2.0	5-9	LMH	SN	M	0	2	0
Ageratina aromatica		Perennial	1.5	4-8	LMH	SN	M	1	1
Ageratina herbacea	Fragrant Snakeroot	Perennial	2.0	5-9	LMH	SN	M	0	1
Ageratina occidentalis	Western Snakeroot	Perennial	0.7	5-9	LMH	SN	M	0	1
Ageratina rugosum			0.0	-	LMH	SN	M	0	0

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

Ageratina ligustrina - (DC.)R.M.King.&H.Rob.