How to Grow Ageratum Flowers

Growing Ageratum in Your Home Flower Garden

Ageratum flowers are among the prettiest garden blues, growing well in sun or partial shade, from early summer to frost. Growing Ageratum is easy. So, they are excellent plants for beginner gardeners. They produce a profusion of fluffy flowers all season long. In the fall, the plant will drop ageratum seeds, to reseed the area for next year. Annual ageratum plants are native to tropical regions of South and Central America.

Flower Colors: The blues are most popular, providing a colorful accent. Flower colors also include pink and white.

Their size and color make Ageratum good candidates for both rock gardens and flower beds. Try growing Ageratum plants in containers, too. They will be right at home on your patio or deck.

Plant Height: Compact plants grow just 6-8 in. tall.

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Ageratum Plant Propagation

Ageratum flowers are grown from seeds. Sow Ageratum seeds outdoors, after all danger of frost. Or, start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date for your area. Cover seeds with 1/8″ of light garden soil, and water lightly after sowing seeds.