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AgeratumRelated Category: Plants (j´´r´tm, jr´-) [Gr.,=unaging], any plant of the genus Ageratum, tropical American annuals of the family Asteraceae ( family). The commonly cultivated species is the Mexican A.
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Ageratum houstonianum( White Cushion Floss Flower ) Ageratum are small plants grown as annuals with a dense growth habit. Flowers are rounded clusters borne from midsummer until first frost. Leaves are oval, downy and have heart-shaped bases.
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AGERATUM INSECT PROBLEMS Ageratum may be attacked by two insects. The corn earworm tunnels in stems and feeds on the foliage. The greenhouse leaf tier ties leaves together with webbing then feeds on them.
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Ageratum caeruleum - Hort.
Ageratum mexicanum - Sims.
Known Hazards
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Ageratum is a genus of around 3 dozens of mostly annual plants from tropical Americas. The most common type is the Floss Flower ( Ageratum houstonianum), an annual heavily used as a bedding and edging plant.
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Ageratum are among the prettiest garden blues, growing well in sun or partial shade, from early summer to frost. They are also easy to grow, producing a profusion of fluffy flowers all season long. They are excellent plants for beginner gardeners.
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Ageratums are sold as plants in garden centers. Plant each ageratum about six to eight inches apart.
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Hardy AgeratumFuzzy blue flowers atop attractive red stems, in September and October, make great cut flowers. This plant can be aggressive in Southern gardens. Found in old fields, meadows, and along stream banks. Naturalizes readily. Height ...
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Texas Ageratum
Description
Gregg’s Mist Flower is a Central Texas Native that you can enjoy all summer. Texas Ageratum will start blooming early spring and continue until frost and can bloom all year in warmer areas.
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Ageratum F1 'Hawaii Mix' A dwarf (6-inch) mix of popular 'Hawaii Series'. 'Shell Pink', a new color addition and a Fleuroselect Quality Mark joins Blue Hawaii, Royal Hawaii Improved, and White Hawaii for a unique mix.
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Ageratum aromaticum, Ageratum odoratissimus Family: Asteraceae / Compositae Fragrant Ageratum, Fruity Weed Origin: Ecuador and Colombia ...
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Ageratum [Vote Average: 3, Total Votes: 113, Hits: 945] Ageratum,known as Whiteweed is a genus of about 60 tropical American herbs, annuals and perennials from the Sunflower family Asteraceae, tribe Eupatorieae Updated On: 10/25/2007 ...
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Ageratum houstonianum : Flossflower - Whole Plant Alternanthera dentata 'Ruby' : Alternanthera - Whole Plant Alternanthera ficoidea : Joseph's Coat - Whole Plant ...
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Ageratum species
Plants of Home and Garden
Annuals and biennials started indoors 2 months before last frost, surface sow at 65-75F/18-24C, set out well after last frost, average to fertile and well-draining soil; seed needs light to germinate.
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Achillea ageratum (Linn.), the Maudlin or Sweet Milfoil, a native of Italy and Spain, introduced into England in 1570, an aromatic plant with a sweet smell and a bitter taste, and yellow, tansy-like flowers, ...
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Floss Flower ( Ageratum) - Tender herbs, varying in height from 6 inches to 24 inches, with pale-blue, lavender, or white blossoms.
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Eupatorium greggii (Texas Ageratum)
SunZone: 7-10 24" tall Origin: USA
Open House/Web-Only! This amazing Texas native should be grown in every garden from Zone 7 south, and in containers from Zone 7 north.
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Other flowers to mix in potpourri include: anmones, ageratum, azalea, bachelor buttons, calendulas, celosia, scented geranium foliage, hibiscus, hollyhock, hyacinths, lirope, marigolds, pansies, ranunculus ( buttercups), salvia, statice, stock, ...
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There are many annuals that will do well in part shade or filtered sun. These include ageratum, browallia, coleus, dianthus, fuschia, impatiens, lobelia, pansy, salvia, Inca, and wishbone flower. Few if any annuals will do well in complete shade.
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 See also: Aster, Green, Pink, May, Lily
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