Agastache Pop Pink pack of 20 seeds Imported

Agastache Pop Pink Description

• Perennial
• Compact fragrant perennial with an upright habit – can grow up to 50cm.
• Has well-branched stems, aromatic, ovate, grey-green leaves and bears whorls of fragrant soft pink tubular flowers on erect, terminal, salvia-like spikes.
• Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils – will not tolerate heavy clay soil.
• Prefers full sun, but will do well in hot areas with a bit of afternoon shade.
• Drought and heat tolerant once established.
• May be grown as an annual and is a vigorous re-bloomer if deadheaded.
• Good for rock gardens, flower borders, cottage gardens, herb gardens, butterfly gardens and large containers.

Agastache Pop Pink Culinary Uses

• The foliage has a spicy scent and the flowers are also spicy flavored, making them useful as garnish in salads.
• The leaves have been used for seasoning meats by the Pueblo Indians.

Parts Used

• Leaves and flowers.

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• Has potential homeopathic use for treatment of fever and coughs.

For Animals. It is said that

• Attractive to sunbirds, bees and butterflies.
• Scientific Name: Agastache pallidiflora ssp. neomexicana

  Common Name: Anise Hyssop

  Hardiness Zone: 7a – 10b

  Hardiness Degree: -10°F (-23.3°C)

  Blooming Season: Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Autumn

  Plant Habit: Upright

  Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Shade Tolerant

  Water: Light

  Fertilize: None or when needed only

  Spacing: 12 – 24″ (30 – 61cm)

  Height: 10 – 12″ (25 – 30cm)

  Width: 8 – 10″ (20 – 25cm)

  Exposure: Sun