ageratum
Definition
Noun: 1. A flowering plant of the genus Ageratum: A plant characterized by opposite leaves and clusters of small, fluffy blue or white flowers. 2. A specific perennial herb (Conoclinium coelestinum, syn. Eupatorium coelestinum): A rhizomatous plant native to the central and southeastern United States and the West Indies, known for its showy heads of clear blue flowers. It is sometimes classified under the genus Eupatorium.
Usage Examples
- General Genus:
- The garden border was filled with blue ageratum, which bloomed all summer long.
- She planted white ageratum to contrast with the red salvia.
- Specific Species (Mistflower):
- The wild ageratum, or mistflower, attracts many butterflies to the meadow.
Advanced Usage
- Horticultural Context: In gardening, "ageratum" most commonly refers to the annual bedding plant , prized for its long-lasting, fuzzy flower heads.
- For a classic "cottage garden" look, combine ageratum with marigolds and petunias.
Variants and Related Words
- Flossflower: A common name for the cultivated annual ageratum ().
- Mistflower: A common name for the perennial wild ageratum ().
Synonyms
- Flossflower (for )
- Mistflower, Blue boneset (for )
Noun
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any plant of the genus Ageratum having opposite leaves and small heads of blue or white flowers
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rhizomatous plant of central and southeastern United States and West Indies having large showy heads of clear blue flowers; sometimes placed in genus Eupatorium
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