USDA: 6a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H2 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
Height
0.6 - 1.5 m (2 - 5 ft)
Spread
45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light
full sun
Soil Moisture
average, well-drained
Soil Type
loam
Soil pH
neutral
Description
The herbaceous perennial Agastache rugosa is repeat-blooming and bears showy, white and fragrant flowers during mid-summer to mid-fall. The glossy foliage is medium green and dark fuchsia in colour, medium in texture and fragrant.
Typical Uses
Border, container, cut flowers, vegetable garden and wild flower.
Special Characteristics
Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Agastache rugosa . Agastache rugosa is tolerant of drought.
Cautions
The growth rate of Agastache rugosa is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
