Ageratum Monarch Magic

Ageratum 'Monarch Magic' is a compact, mounding annual prized for its fluffy, button-like blooms that come in shades of purple, blue, pink, and white—all in a single mix! This cultivar is specially selected to attract butterflies (including Monarchs) and other pollinators. The soft, velvety texture of its flowers and tidy growth habit make it a favorite for borders and containers.

• Common Name: Flossflower

• Botanical Name: Ageratum houstonianum 'Monarch Magic'

• Type: Annual in most zones

Native Range

• Native to Central America and Mexico, where it often grows as a short-lived perennial.
  

USDA Hardiness Zones

• Zones 9–11: Can grow as a tender perennial but is usually treated as an annual elsewhere.

• In Zones 2–8, plant after last frost for a full growing season.

Mature Size

• Height: 8–12 inches

• Spread: 8–10 inches

• Very uniform and compact—ideal for edging.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in full sun)

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with organic matter

• Water: Moderate watering—keep soil consistently moist but not soggy

• Fertilizer: Light feeding with a balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks

Landscape Uses

• Pollinator gardens – beloved by Monarchs, bees, and other butterflies

• Borders and edging – compact habit works well along walkways or flower beds

• Containers and hanging baskets – mix with other pollinator-friendly plants

• Mass plantings – bold effect when planted in drifts or color blocks

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 We WILL NOT refund the purchase of or the shipping cost of live plants purchased with the intent to be shipped to states that do not authorize importing live plants or to states with restrictions! Purchases to these states will be held for 30 days for pick-up at our Slidell, Louisiana store and the shipping cost associated with these purchases will be held for the care of the plant while waiting to be picked up. All sales are final. If the plant(s) purchased are not picked up within 30 days from the date of order, these items will be returned to our sales inventory and you WILL NOT be refunded. Thank you for understanding these policies.

Due to regulations, certain states have restrictions on importing plants. Please review the list below to ensure you're not attempting to order any restricted plants in your area.

**Important Note:** We do not ship any plants outside the U.S.

State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:

Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

Additionally, we cannot ship plants in soil medium to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, KS, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.