Giant Hyssop
Agastache spp.
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The Agastache spp. are herbaceous perennial plants with upright spikes of aromatic flowers in a range of colours from white through pink, mauve to purple. They are easy to grow in sunny positions with well drained soil but with differing hardiness depending on species.
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Planning
Difficulty
Easy
Flowering time
Summer
Fruiting time
Autumn
Harvesting
Collect seeds in autumn when mature.
Propagation
Special features
Attracts useful insects
Special features
Origin
North America, East Aisa
Environment
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partial Sun
Soil moisture
Moist
Soil type
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH preference
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Frost hardiness
Hardy
Uses
Cullinary
Leaf tips can be eaten or made into teas.
Personality
Family
Lamiaceae
Flower colour
Pink, Purple, White
Scent
Mild
Problems
Can be attacked by slugs.
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