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Flossflower
Picture Source:Flower Council of Holland
Popular Name:
Flossflower
Botanical Name and Pronunciation:
Ageratum houstonianum (a-ge-RAY-tum hew-ston-ee-AH-tum)
Common Name(s):
Ageratum
Color(s):
blue, white, pink with some bicolor
Form and Size:
The stems of flossflower are 24 inches long with dense clusters of small flowers that look like tassels.
Vase Life:
7 – 12 days
Availability:
summer – mid-fall
Care Instructions:
Remove any leaves at the bottom of the stem, cut under water and place in fresh water with flower food.
History and Usage:
A member of the Compositae (aster) family, flossflower originated in Mexico and Central America. Its botanical name, Ageratum houstonianum, comes from William Houston, a Scottish physician, who used to collect the flowers. He died in 1733.
Points of Interest:
Relatives of flossflower include aster, sunflower, daisy and the chrysanthemum. Butterflies really enjoy flossflower.
