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Agastache scrophulariifolia 'Liquorice Blue'

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Agastache scrophulariifolia 'Liquorice Blue' is repeat-blooming and bears showy, bright blue and fragrant blooms during mid-summer to mid fall. The matte foliage is medium green in colour, medium in texture and aromatic.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, vegetable garden and wild flower.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Agastache scrophulariifolia 'Liquorice Blue' tolerates drought. This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Agastache scrophulariifolia 'Liquorice Blue' will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.