Agastache hybrid 'Morello'
Anise Hyssop
Image courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Deep burgundy-rose flower spikes
- Blooms spring through fall
- Fragrant, dark green foliage
- Great for beds and borders and as a cut or dried flower
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Garden
Long Blooming
Rock Garden
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: 27-33 in
Spread: 22-24 in
Spacing: 24 in
Bloom Color: Burgundy, Pink
Zone: 5-10
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Rock Garden
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Fragrant
- Container
- Long Blooming
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
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.