Ageratum, Mix
A lovely cottage garden favorite! This annual is native to Central America, and seeds were collected by W. Houstoun, a Scottish botanist and surgeon who sailed to the Americas in the 1720s. Ageratum soon became a beloved ornamental in Europe and America. The Latin name ageratum means ‘long lived,’ a nod to the semi-everlasting behavior of the flowers. This is a mix of the old-fashioned pastel tones of lavender, plum, blue, and white. A perfect choice for pollinator gardens, ageratum flowers make a lot of nectar and support beneficial insect populations.
- Annual
- Full Sun/Part Sun
- Sprouts in 7-10 Days
- Seed Depth: Surface Sow
- Ideal Temperature: 75-80 F
- Plant Spacing: 9-12"
- Frost Hardy: No
- Ageratum houstonianum
Growing Tips: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Do not cover seed, as light aids germination. Bottom water or mist to keep moist until sprouts appear. Grow in full sun to light shade. No pinching or support is needed.