Ageratum, with its fluffy, pompom-like flowers, is a favorite in many gardens. This easy-to-grow plant does have some special needs. This article will guide you on planting and caring for this fragrant flower.
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Ageratum is an herbaceous flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It grows wild in India and Central America. Garden types are grown in many countries, including Russia.
Its small, bisexual flowers grow in thick bunches. Ageratum's many colors let gardeners make eye-catching scenes. White, yellow, pink, lilac, and blue "caps" look great alone or with other flowers.
Ageratum flowers for a long time, hence its nickname "Longflower." It blooms from May until late fall. Cut flowers stay fresh and fragrant in a vase for a long time.
This plant stays fairly short, up to 50 cm tall. Most grow to about 25 cm. Dwarf types are often grown inside.
The stems are fuzzy. Leaves can be oval, triangular, or diamond-shaped. Seeds ripen in late August.
You can also grow this plant from cuttings.