Ageratum Plant

English Name: Floss FlowerType: Flowers

Ageratum, known as Whiteweed is a genus of 40 to 60 tropical American herbs, annuals and perennials from the Sunflower family Asteraceae, tribe Eupatorieae. They form tussocks or small hills. They grow to a height of 75 cm. The opposite leaves are cordate or oval, hairy or tomentose. The margins are slightly toothed or serrate. The leaves form compact clusters.