Ageratum Flower Meaning. Leaves are medium green and oval or lance-shaped. Ageratum is a popular low-growing annual plant of flower gardens.
It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. Taller plants are a good addition to cutting gardens. 30062015 The name ageratum is derived from the Greek a geras meaning non-aging and refers to the long-lasting nature of ageratum flowers.
Ageratum plants have soft fuzzy flowers that can be blue pink lavendar or white.
Ageratum will do well in sunny locations planted in moist but well-drained soil that has been amended with compost or peat moss. 19022016 Sometimes referred to as a floss flower ageratum has playful small blooms that look like tiny pom-poms covered with floss-like filaments. Any of several other plants having flower clusters similar to those of ageratum. Houstons ageratum flowers are often called floss flower in culture and it is widely used in ornamental gardening.