Member of the mint family. Agastache has aromatic foliage and flowers; resembling that of licorice. An upright, clumping habit. Excellent source of nectar and highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Seeds provide winter food source for birds.
Agastache hybrid 'Guava Lava'
Anise Hyssop
Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds
- Coral-orange flowers
- Mauve-pink calyxes
- Dense, well rounded plant
- Blooms mid-summer-fall
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Heat Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in full sun, in well drained soil. It's a good idea to mix gravel in with the soil to ensure good drainage, especially in winter. Naturally heat and drought tolerant. Wonderful border plant for perennial gardens.
Height: 20-22 in
Spread: 22-26 in
Spacing: 22-26 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Orange
Zone: 5-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Heat Tolerant
- Drought Tolerant
- Fragrant
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
Genus Overview: Agastache
Common Name: Anise Hyssop
Member of the mint family. Agastache has aromatic foliage and flowers; resembling that of licorice. An upright, clumping habit. Excellent source of nectar and highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Seeds provide winter food source for birds.