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ageratum

ageratum

9.8
A garden plant with small blue or white flowers
  • noun
  • /ˌædʒəˈreɪtəm/
translation icon : agerato
  • Look at the beautiful ageratum!

Examples

  • The garden was filled with the soft blue blossoms of ageratum.

  • Many gardeners choose ageratum for its ability to attract butterflies and add color to borders.

  • She planted ageratum alongside marigolds for a striking contrast in her flowerbeds.

  • The ageratum is lovely.

  • The garden was filled with bright ageratum, showcasing its beautiful blue flowers.

  • In the flower bed, the ageratum bloomed alongside marigolds and petunias.

  • She decided to plant ageratum in her garden to add a splash of color.

Synonyms

Ageratum houstonianum
vsageratum
  • Specialized
9.9

A small garden plant with fluffy blue or purple flowers

is broader and also covers white flower heads in gardens
common ageratum
vsageratum
7.0

A small garden plant with fluffy blue or lavender flowers

is the general garden term also covering white-flowered types
Conoclinium coelestinum
vsageratum
  • Specialized
9.9

A flowering plant with clusters of bright blue flowers that attract bees and butterflies

is usually smaller and may have white or blue compact heads

Compounds

A small garden plant with fluffy blue or lavender flowers

Ageratum houstonianum
  • Specialized
9.9

A small garden plant with fluffy blue or purple flowers

yellow ageratum
  • Specialized
8.8

A small shrub with yellow daisy-like flowers that grows in dry Mediterranean areas

Surface Forms

ageratum singular
ageratums plural

Etymology

Ageratum comes from the Greek ageratos, which means 'not aging' and is like the English word ageless. Gardeners gave the plant this name because its flowers keep their color for a long time, so ageratum is an 'ageless', long-lasting garden flower.