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Bring Vibrant Color and Fragrance to Your Garden with Agastache

Enhance your garden with the beauty and fragrance of Agastache, also known as Hummingbird Mint or Hyssop. This aromatic, flowering herbaceous perennial in the Lamiaceae family is easy to grow and maintain. Native to North America and eastern Asia, Agastache boasts tubular flowers in a range of colors, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. You can also use its fragrant foliage for tea, potpourris, and culinary creations.

Agastache Varieties:

• Morello: Features large flower spikes, an upright habit, mildew resistance, and burgundy blooms.
• Kudos Red: A genetically dwarfed hybrid with honey-mint scented red flowers.
• Kudos Blue Fortune/Silver Blue: Offers light blue flower spikes and excellent mildew resistance.
• Rugosa Crazy Fortune: Also known as Korean Mint, Blue Licorice, or Giant Hyssop, with purple-blue flower spikes and licorice-scented foliage.
• Kudos Coral: Showcases coral pink flower spikes and is super-hardy and mildew resistant.
• Rugosa Beelicious Purple: Features purple flower spikes and is well-suited for containers.
• Blue Boa: Showcases deep violet-blue flowers and anise-flavored leaves.
• Poquito Butter Yellow & Poquito Lavender: Compact varieties perfect for containers.

Benefits of Growing Agastache:

• Attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
• Deer-resistant
• Edible leaves and flowers
• Long-lasting perennial color
• Low-maintenance

Growing Tips:

Agastache thrives in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Water thoroughly when the soil is visibly dry. Space plants 12-18″ apart, depending on the variety. Pinch once at transplant and remove spent flower spikes throughout the season.

Frequently Asked Questions About Agastache Plants

1. What size pot is best for planting my Agastache starter plant?

A 4-inch to 1-gallon pot is ideal for initial planting, providing enough room for the roots to establish.

2. How often should I water my Agastache plant after planting it?

Water thoroughly after planting, then allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Agastache is drought-tolerant once established.

3. What kind of sunlight exposure does Agastache need to thrive?

Agastache thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. However, it can tolerate partial shade, especially in warmer climates.

4. Is Agastache safe for my pets and children?

Yes, Agastache is generally considered child and pet-safe, adding beauty to your home and garden without worry.

5. How can I make sure my Agastache plant survives the winter in colder climates?

Mulch around the base of the plant in late fall to protect the roots from freezing temperatures. For container plants, move them to a sheltered location.