Giant Hyssop

Agastache Hybrids

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Overview

The Giant Hyssop (Agastache hybrids) is a hardy perennial favored for its striking spires of tubular flowers, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. These fragrant, herbaceous plants typically reach heights of 2 to 5 feet and thrive in well-drained soil. Flower colors range from purples to pinks and whites, blooming from midsummer to fall. Space them about 1 to 3 feet apart in full sun to moderate shade for a vibrant, aromatic display.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 5–9

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — The Giant Hyssop (Agastache hybrids) is a hardy perennial favored for its striking spires of tubular flowers

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — attracting hummingbirds and butterflies

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — Flower colors range from purples to pinks and whites, blooming from midsummer to fall

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — These fragrant, herbaceous plants typically reach heights of 2 to 5 feet and thrive in well-drained soil

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — Space them about 1 to 3 feet apart in full sun to moderate shade for a vibrant, aromatic display

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — The Giant Hyssop (Agastache hybrids) stands out in the landscape with its upright

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — clump-forming habit and reaches a mature height of about 2 to 5 feet

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae

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Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — The Giant Hyssop (Agastache hybrids) is a hardy perennial favored for its striking spires of tubular flowers

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — attracting hummingbirds and butterflies

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — Flower colors range from purples to pinks and whites, blooming from midsummer to fall

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — These fragrant, herbaceous plants typically reach heights of 2 to 5 feet and thrive in well-drained soil

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — Space them about 1 to 3 feet apart in full sun to moderate shade for a vibrant, aromatic display

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — The Giant Hyssop (Agastache hybrids) stands out in the landscape with its upright

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — clump-forming habit and reaches a mature height of about 2 to 5 feet

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — with a spread of 1 to 3 feet

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — Known for its ease of cultivation and long blooming period

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — providing a generous display that attracts hummingbirds

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — It prefers well-drained soils and performs best in full sun, although it can tolerate partial shade

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — Ideal conditions would include a soil pH ranging between 6.0 and 8.0

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — also adds a sensory aspect to the garden

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — reminiscent of mint or anise when crushed

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — slow-release fertilizer in the spring to encourage vigorous growth.<br><br>Giant Hyssop's aromatic foliage

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — The flowers bloom from midsummer to fall

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — with a light application of a balanced

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — blue and lavender and orange and pink and purple and red and violet and yellow flowers in the garden

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — creating a cohesive and dynamic garden plot

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — this plant works exceptionally well in borders

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — Due to its vertical stature

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — For landscape design purposes

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — though deadheading can promote additional blooming and prevent self-seeding if desired

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — and as an accent among lower-growing perennials

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