Agastache 'Black Adder'

Anise Hyssop


Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture

  • Long blooming
  • Strong stems with blue bottlebrush like flowers
  • When crushed, foliage smells like black licorice
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Fragrant
Garden
Garden
Long Blooming
Long Blooming



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Plant in full sun. Soil should be slightly alkaline with good drainage. Naturally heat and drought tolerant.


Height: 24-36 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 5-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Border or Bed
  • Dried Flower/ Foliage
  • Mass Planting
  • Garden
  • Container
  • Long Blooming
  • Fragrant
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Dry Soil