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Ageratum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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There are approximately 43 species in the genus Ageratum. Ageratum is derived from the Greek "a geras," meaning non-aging, referring to the longevity of the flowers. These annual or perennial herbs and shrubs in the plant family Compositae (Asteraceae) are all native to Central and South America.
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Ageratum, or floss flower, is a fluffy annual flower great in a summer garden. These annual blue flowers are good cut flowers. Learn about ageratum. ... Description: Ageratum plants are covered with clusters of small, fuzzy flowers. Most types are mounding plants six to ten inches tall and wide, but there are taller...
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Common name: Ageratum, Mexican Ageratum, Flossflower ... Family: Asteraceae, Aster ... Foliage: opposite leaves, usually oval with rounded teeth...
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Scientific Name; Ageratum houstonianum; Common Name ... Flowering Season: Summer ... Light Requirements: Sun to partial shade...
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Ageratum, Flossflower, Mexican Ageratum - All about Ageratum Care, Care of Ageratum Flowers and Plants. ... About Ageratum ... Ageratum flowers grow in fluffy, compact, terminal clusters usually on 6 to 12 inch (15-30cm) long stems. Many cultivars are available in various shades of blue,lavender, white, pink, red and bicolor.
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Floss Flower (Ageratum houstonianum): see it and grow it ... Scientific Name: Ageratum houstonianum Miller Synonym: Ageratum mexicanum Family: Asteraceae ... There are many species of Ageratums. The species generally cultivated is Ageratum houstonianum. The Floss Flower has clusters of lavender, blue, pink,
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