agastache scrophulariaefolia (purple giant hyssop) native apricot

agastache scrophulariaefolia (purple giant hyssop) native apricotstrong, tall central stems blooms are pale purple and open slowly over a period of weeks they are nectar rich makes them highly attractive to pollinators bloom time: july to october zone 4 height 125 175cm spread 50 60cm colour purple grows best in full sun and an average to dry, well drained soil if desired, pinch main stems in june just before buds form, to maintain a compact habit remove finished flowers to promote a second flowering no serious

low growing

wiry stems of narrow

although some cultivars are more resistant

flat-topped clusters of white flowers

heavy soils and winter wet can result in increased winter survival problems

slug resistant

fragrant lavender flowers

this may help prevent the plant from flopping over late in the season

it is best to plant no later than early summer to ensure an established root system going into the winter

making it ideal for hedges

native to the ontario woodlands

flowers dry on stems adding winter appeal