Agastache
Purple Haze
Anise Hyssop, Hummingbird Mint
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Type:
Perennials
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Height:
Medium 3' (Plant 20" apart)
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Bloom Time:
Early Summer to Fall
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Sun-Shade:
Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
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Zones:
6-9
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Soil Condition:
Normal
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Flower Color / Accent:
Lavender /
Lavender
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Strong spikes of smoky lavender blue envelop the foliage from summer to fall. Aromatic Anise scented leaves are blue green. Spikes of Agastache Purple haze are longer and more numerous than Honey Bee Blue, and more open along the stem. One of the easiest and most gratifing perennials to grow and add to that late summer color in your garden.
Features to Note:
- Deer Resistant
- Fragrant
- Blooms for 4 weeks or more
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Scented Foliage
- OK in containers - see FAQ for overwintering
- For a sunny spot
General Information:
Agastache are equally good in the border, and as a candidate for container growing. The better the drainage the happier the plant. Scented foliage is good for flavoring drinks and drying. A customer advises us that her Goldfinches are wild for Agastache seed.
Plant Care:
Most will self sow to spread, so deadhead to prevent seeding. Cut to about 6" in late fall and remove debris. Remove unwanted seedlings in spring. To promote strong stems, avoid too much water and fertilize only once a year in fall.
