{"title":"Ageratina","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Asteraceae\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgeratina\u003c\/em\u003e — Snakeroot — is a large genus of shrubs and herbaceous perennials in the daisy family, native to the Americas from Mexico to Costa Rica and beyond. Bushy in habit, they produce opposite leaves and clusters of small, fluffy tubular flowers in corymbs — modest individually but collectively creating a soft, airy effect in the late-season border.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest grown in well-drained soil in full sun or light shade, with shelter from cold, drying winds. A dry mulch over the roots in winter provides useful protection. Propagate from softwood cuttings in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good choice for cottage gardens, informal borders, and courtyard plantings. Combines well with \u003cem\u003eSymphyotrichum\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBistorta\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eActaea\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eAnemone\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003ehybrida\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ageratina-altissima-chocolate","title":"Ageratina altissima 'Chocolate'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgeratina altissima\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Chocolate’ is a striking late-season perennial grown primarily for its rich, deep purple foliage, which holds its colour throughout summer and well into autumn before the plant comes into bloom. The flowers themselves are small and creamy white, carried in flat-topped clusters — a beautiful contrast against the dark leaves, and highly attractive to bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfussy and reliable, ‘Chocolate’ thrives in sun or partial shade in most reasonable soils, including clay. A superb choice for the middle of a cottage garden or informal border, and particularly effective planted alongside ornamental grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeight × Spread: 100cm × 50cm\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":52922067878230,"sku":"106204","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/20161030-20161030-AGERATINA_altissima_Chocolate_-300285.jpg?v=1782657843"},{"product_id":"ageratina-ligustrina","title":"Ageratina 'ligustrina'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgeratina ligustrina\u003c\/em\u003e is a compact, medium-sized evergreen shrub bearing light green, ovate leaves throughout the year. Native to Mexico and Costa Rica, it produces large, flat heads of small white, slightly fragrant flowers in autumn — a welcome late-season display when much else has finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt thrives in well-drained soil in full sun or light shade, in a sheltered position with protection from cold, drying winds. Roots benefit from a dry mulch over winter. Naturally salt-tolerant, it is also a good choice for coastal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight × Spread: 250cm × 250cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":52922099138902,"sku":"103714","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Ageratinaligustrina.jpg?v=1777899002"}],"url":"https:\/\/hardysplants.live\/collections\/ageratina.oembed","provider":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}