Ageratum — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Ageratum recorded in the PlantPeers database.
EdibleMedicinal
Ageratum conyzoides
Ageratum conyzoides
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Ageratum conyzoides is not frost hardy, though it can be grown as a summer annual in many areas of the temperate zone Succeeds in full sun in a sheltered position in any reasonably fertile moisture-retentive soil that does not dry out in the summer. Plants are reasonably tolerant of shade, though can be outcompeted by taller plants. Plant vigour and flowering periods are much reduced on dry soils.
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Medicinal
Ageratum houstonianum
Ageratum houstonianum
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c. Grows well in ordinary garden soil. Requires a sheltered position in full sun.
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