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Ageratum Conyzoides

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What is the plant

Ageratum conyzoides (billygoat-weed, chick weed, goatweed, whiteweed, mentrasto) is native to Tropical America, especially Brazil, and is an invasive weed in many other regions. It is an herb that is 0.5–1 m. high, with ovate leaves 2–6 cm long, and flowers are white to mauve

Invasive in parts of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

5 - 8

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Keep this perennial well-irrigated when you are first trying to establish it. Once mature, it is reasonably drought-tolerant.
Fertilizer
St. John's wort performs best in fertile soils, although it tolerates poor soils. Amend its soil with compost annually for best results.
Sunlight
Grow St. John's wort in full sun in the North for best flower production. In the South, however, the plant profits from having a bit of shade.

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Soil
Although the plant prefers a well-drained soil, it will tolerate compacted ground.
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