Add Beauty and Fragrance to Your Garden with Agastache

Agastache, also known as Hummingbird Mint or Hyssop, is a genus of aromatic flowering herbaceous perennial plants that belongs to the mint family. Native to North America and eastern Asia, Agastache is a low-maintenance plant that produces tubular flowers in a variety of colors, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its fragrant foliage can be used for teas, potpourris, and culinary purposes, making it a versatile addition to any garden.

Our Agastache live plants are healthy starters ready to thrive in your garden. Choose from varieties like Morello, Kudos Red, Kudos Blue Fortune, Rugosa Crazy Fortune, Kudos Coral, Rugosa Beelicious Purple, Blue Boa, Poquito Butter Yellow and Poquito Lavender. Each variety offers unique colors, sizes, and characteristics, ensuring there’s an Agastache to suit every garden design. These plants bring a pop of perennial color to containers, borders, and landscape beds.

Key Benefits of Agastache:

• Attracts Pollinators: Agastache is a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
• Deer-Resistant: Keep your garden beautiful without worrying about deer.
• Edible and Aromatic: Enjoy the fragrant foliage in teas and culinary creations.
• Low-Maintenance: Drought-tolerant once established, requiring minimal care.
• Long-Lasting Color: Blooms from spring through fall, providing continuous beauty.

Growing Tips: Agastache thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Water thoroughly when the soil is visibly dry. Space plants 12-18″ apart, depending on the variety. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage continuous blooming.

Frequently Asked Questions about Agastache

1. How big will my Agastache plant get? The size varies by variety. Poquito Lavender stays compact at 12-15″ tall, while Blue Boa can reach 24-36″. Check the variety description for specific dimensions.
2. What kind of soil does Agastache need? Agastache prefers moist but well-drained soil. Amend heavy clay soils with compost to improve drainage.
3. How much sunlight does Agastache require? Agastache thrives in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily). It can tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter climates.
4. Is Agastache safe for pets and children? Yes, Agastache is generally considered safe for both children and pets.
5. How often should I water my Agastache? Water Agastache thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Once established, Agastache is drought-tolerant.