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

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae

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Photos (126)

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — providing a generous display that attracts hummingbirds; and as an accent among lower-growing perennials, image 119

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — It prefers well-drained soils and performs best in full sun, although it can tolerate partial shade; perennial, image 120

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — Ideal conditions would include a soil pH ranging between 6.0 and 8.0; clump-forming habit and reaches a mature, image 121

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — with a light application of a balanced, image 122

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — slow-release fertilizer in the spring to encourage vigorous growth.<br><br>Giant Hyssop's aromatic foliage, image 123

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — Due to its vertical stature; slow-release fertilizer in the spring to encourage vigorous growth.<br><br>Giant, image 126

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