The Ageratum, or Blue Mink Flower (Ageratum houstonianum), is a graceful heirloom bloom native to Mexico. It is admired for its soft, fluffy clusters of sky-blue flowers that seem to float above delicate green foliage.
 
Blooming continuously from early summer until the first frost, it brings a gentle, cooling hue to gardens and borders, while attracting butterflies and bees throughout the season.
 
This charming annual grows between 20 and 40 cm in height, forming compact, rounded mounds ideal for flower beds, borders, and pots. Its fine-textured blooms appear in dense, pom-pom-like clusters, creating an irresistible contrast against the foliage.
 
The plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, in fertile and well-drained soil, and requires only moderate watering.
 
Sow the seeds indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost, or directly in the ground once the soil has warmed. Regular deadheading encourages new flowers and maintains its abundant bloom.
 
The Ageratum’s delicate fragrance and soft appearance make it a lovely choice for bouquets and ornamental arrangements, while its natural resilience makes it one of the easiest flowers to grow.
 
With its continuous waves of velvety blue blossoms, the Ageratum adds a timeless elegance to any garden, recalling the charm of classic cottage gardens and traditional flower borders.
 
الخلاصة بالعربية
زهور الأجراتوم الزرقاء، نبات سنوي جميل موطنه المكسيك، بأزهار زرقاء ناعمة تشبه الزغب، تزهر من بداية الصيف حتى أول البرد، تجذب الفراشات والنحل، وتنمو بسهولة في التربة الخصبة تحت الشمس أو الظل الجزئي، لتمنح الحديقة لمسة من الجمال الكلاسيكي والألوان الهادئة