Ageratum Monarch Magic™

General Information

A one-of-a-kind spreading ageratum that monarch butterflies can’t resist. It has a full, spreading look that’s ideal for use in baskets and mixes. Great for landscapes and patios.

Grower Information

A one-of-a-kind spreading ageratum that monarch butterflies can’t resist! Vigorous, spreading habit is ideal for use in baskets and mixes. Drought tolerant plants are great for landscapes and patios.

2025 Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens Field Trials standout performer: “A great bloomer and attracts monarchs by the droves!”

Greenhouse Grower: “It’s not just a catchy name. When we would walk through the garden, we’d see 50 butterflies hanging around it.”

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Protection Information: PP36,798

(Flowering Only License)

Product Form

Liner

Prefinished

URC

Growing Information

General Information

Height: 6 - 12 in. (15 - 30 cm)

Spread: 8 - 16 in. (20 - 41 cm)

Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun

Propagation Guide

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 105

Rooting Hormone: Yes

Average Days with Mist: 10-15

Pinch: Yes

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 4-5

Comments: Daminozide/chlormequat chloride tank mix at 3,000/1,000 ppm applied at 10-14 days or when roots hit the edge of the cell. Benzyladenine 300 ppm or ethephon 300 ppm will increase branching.

Finishing

Soil pH: 6-6.8

Light Levels (fc): 5,000-10,000

Temperature Day: 70-78°F (21-26°C)

Temperature Night: 50-60°F (10-16°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225

No. of Pinches: 1

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / D=Drench): Paclobutrazol 1-2 ppm drench, or daminozide 2,500-3,500 ppm and chlormequat chloride 1,000-1,500 tank mix(S).

Pests: Mites, whitefly, thrips, aphids

Diseases: Botrytis, Pythium, Rhizoctonia

Finishing Comments: Let it dry between watering.