Family
Ageratum is a member of the Asteraceae family. 

Varieties
The only familiar variety name among Ageratum is houstonianum. Other cultivars are supplied without a variety name.

Tips for care during Storage: 

• The ideal storage temperature is 46 to 50 ºF. 
• Storage in water is essential.     

During transport: 

• Vase life tests involving dry transport simulation lasting two days at 46ºF have shown that Ageratum will have a vase life of about 10 days.      

In the shop: 

• Cut the stems at an angle using a sharp knife. 
• Use fresh water containing cut flower food for herbaceous plants. 
• Always clean buckets thoroughly before use. 
• Remove all leaves that could hang in the water. 
• Avoid drafts to minimize the evaporation of water through the leaves.     

In the home: 

• Cut the stems at an angle using a sharp knife. 
• Remove all leaves that could hang in the water.  
• Use fresh water containing cut flower food for herbaceous plants. 
• Clean vases thoroughly before use.     

Top 10 Ageratum
(based on VBN sales in 2005) 

1.      Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Horizon’ 

2.      Ageratum Esparanza  

3.      Ageratum 'Estafette'  

4.      Ageratum Eskimo 

5.      Ageratum 'Red Sea' 

6.      Ageratum houstonianum 'Forever White’  

7.      Ageratum houstonianum  

8.      Ageratum ‘Marielle'
Until now only the first two products are supplied in any significant quantity.