Ageratum 'Blue Kona'

Scientific Name: Ageratum houstonianum ‘Kona Blue’

Common Name: Floss Flower

Exposure: Full sun to partial sun

Blooming Time: May to October

Bloom Duration: 5 to 6 months

Fragrance: Light, sweet fragrance

Plant Growing Habit: Compact, mounded, bushy

Characteristics: Produces soft, fluffy mid-blue flower clusters on a dense, tidy plant. Heat-tolerant, long-blooming, and highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Excellent for borders, containers, and mass plantings.

Spacing: 20 to 30 cm apart

Height: 15 to 20 cm

Width: 15 to 20 cm

Maintenance Requirements: Low maintenance. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture, but should not be overwatered. Deadheading is optional, as new blooms often cover spent flowers. Benefits from light fertilizing every 2 to 3 weeks during the growing season to encourage continuous flowering. Tolerates heat and humidity well.