Plant an herb garden with anise hyssop ( Agastache foeniculum) and some of your culinary favorites such as oregano, marjoram, sage, rosemary, thyme, mint, and lavender.Naturalize in a meadow setting with other flowering natives such as black-eyed Susan, gayfeather ( Liatris), purple coneflower ( Echinacea), salvia, milkweed, and asters to attract hummingbirds, butterflies and insect pollinators.Place a large decorative ceramic container near a deck or patio and plant with a compact variety of agastache alongside other plants with similar cultural needs such as lantana, gazania, African daisy ( Osteospermum), ‘Angelina’ sedum, or New Zealand flax ( Phormium).Adorn a curbside strip with agastache and other long blooming, low water perennials such as lavender, catmint, yarrow, beardtongue ( Penstemon) and fountain grass ( Pennisetum).Plant a compact variety in a rock garden in combination with creeping succulents, thyme, stonecrop, dianthus, ice plant ( Delosperma), and blue fescue.Photo by: Proven Winners.Īgastache is a versatile perennial, with many uses in the landscape. Rosie Posie anise hyssop ( Agastache hybrid). Diseases, which are primarily due to wet soil or excessive humidity, include powdery mildew, rust, botrytis, leaf spot, leaf blight, or root rot. Pests can include spider mites, thrips, aphids, whitefly or slugs. When planted in the right conditions, agastache has few pests or diseases. To rejuvenate older plants, divide in spring every 3 to 5 years. Deadhead spent flowers to promote rebloom. Pinch new growth to promote more branching and a bushier habit. In late winter or early spring, cut the remaining stems back to the ground before plants break dormancy. Cut back dormant stems to half their height to protect from winter winds. Pruning and deadheading:Īgastache is an herbaceous perennial plant that will die back to the ground in fall. If desired, apply a thin layer of compost in spring. Amendments and fertilizer:Īgastache prefers lean conditions, needing little or no supplemental fertilizer. In cooler wetter regions, keep soil dry around the base of plants in winter. Overwatering can cause crown or root rot. Water:Īlthough drought tolerant once established, water agastache regularly until healthy roots develop, then occasionally as needed.
Too much humidity can cause root rot, fungal disease, and yellowing of leaves. This heat lover thrives in warmer weather and prefers dry conditions. Use a high quality all-purpose potting soil that drains well. Make sure pots have adequate drainage holes. In areas with cool wet winters, mulch with gravel to help prevent roots from freezing and rotting. Don’t over-amend the native soil, as this can cause fewer flowers and weakened growth. Soil:Īgastache prefers lean soil that drains well, with a pH between 6.0 and 8.0. Water plants regularly until established. Fill in the hole with soil, tamp down gently to remove air pockets, and water thoroughly. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball and place in the planting hole so the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil. If plants are pot-bound, gently tease out the roots. Loosen soil in planting area and lightly amend with compost or other organic matter. Where to plant:Ĭhoose a warm sunny site with lean, well-draining soil.
Plant agastache in cooler months of spring or fall to avoid shock. 'Blue Fortune' anise hyssop ( Agastache hybrid). Is agastache deer resistant?Īgastache is considered deer-resistant, though any plant may be susceptible to deer browsing if other food sources are scarce. Is agastache poisonous?Īgastache is not considered toxic to pets and children, though ingesting any type of plant may cause mild stomach distress for pets. Seeds are a source of food for songbirds. The foliage has an anise or licorice scent when crushed. Leaves can be heart-shaped or pointed with serrated edges, or thin and lance-shaped, occurring in colors of green, grey-green, or gold. Plants have sturdy square stems that are characteristic of the mint family. Or, call us at (800) 925-9387 for help.Upright, bushy or spreading habit Height/Spread:ġ to 6 feet tall, 1 to 3 feet wide Exposure:ĭense clusters of tubular flowers occur in colors of blue, purple, apricot, coral, orange, red, yellow, or white.
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