What is Ageratum?
Ageratum or Ageratum Houstonian is an annual flower that is a member of the Asteraceae or Asterian family. These plants come from a wide area of soil, which covers the southern part of Mexico, as well as on the Pacific coastal side of Guatemala and parts of Belize on the Caribbean Sea. Flossflower or Mexican Ageratum are other common names for this plant. These plants usually range from 6 to 12 inches (2.4 to 4.8 cm) in height. They are also generally more compact and grow in smaller hills.
plants generally bloom from mid -June to October and produce clusters of Fuzzy flowers in shades of purple blue, pink or lavender. Ageratum leaves can grow up to 4 inches (10 cm) to length, although it generally grows only about half of this size. These leaves grow oval or in the shape of a heart.
When planting from seeds, individuals should run seeds in peat pots about 6 to 8 weeksNů before the last freezing of the season. As soon as the risk of frost passes, the seedlings can then transfer outside to planting. Since the plants are usually cheap to buy as young seedlings, but many gardeners prefer to arrive for warmer weather and buy them already initiated in cell packages. This allows simplifying ease of transmission directly to the garden.
Ageratums often use in arrangements and rock gardens, which also have space in flower gardens as backrest and borders. They are doing well when they mix with other types of flowers and look quite striking when they are placed with flowers of free colors. Individuals may want to consider location with clear moon or other yellow flowers, which complement their softer blue color on purple color.
These plants prefer full over the sun and rich, damp and well -drained soil. However, they will still be successful, even if they are planted in the shadow in average or poor soil. Although it is popular as with lowMaintenance, ageratum requires additional water during the rain without rain. When planting ageratum, individuals should spread plants of 6 to 8 inches (15.24 to 20.32 cm) to allow spread. Plants are suitable for zones of the Ministry of Agriculture (USDA) 5 to 10.