Beautiful Floss Flower Plant Description 8+
Dense Growth up to 12 Inches.
floss flower plant description. Its pointed green leaves remain throughout the year. Sometimes referred to as a floss flower ageratum has playful small blooms that look like tiny pom-poms covered with floss-like filaments. The fibres contain both lignin a woody plant substance and cellulose a carbohydrate.
The floss has been used in life preservers and other water-safety equipment supporting as much as 30 times its own weight in water. A very vigorous plant with strong sturdy stems many branches and larger flowers than the traditional ageratum. 1695-1733 a Scottish botanist plant collector and ships surgeon.
Floss Flowers can be grown in full sun except in very hot climates where it should be planted in partial shade. All Summer HARDINESS ZONE. The old blooms are buried under new growth so no dead heading is needed.
Tolerant of Sun and Partial Shade. More Hide Filters Show Filters There are no products listed under this category. It is one of the favorite nectar plants of many butterflies including the Queen and Sulfurs.
Leaves are medium green and oval or lance-shaped. Consider this plant for mass planting border edging containers and hanging baskets. Meaning old age because the flowers hold their color for a.
Ageratum has been grown for years primarily. Also known as Floss Flower or Mexican Paintbrush. Ageratum plants are covered with clusters of small fuzzy flowers.