Agastache

Agastache, commonly known as Hyssop or Anise Hyssop, is a standout garden plant prized for its long bloom season, fragrant foliage, and exceptional pollinator appeal. These sun-loving plants thrive in warm conditions and are especially valued for their ability to perform in heat, drought, and lean soils where many perennials struggle. Once established, Agastache becomes a reliable, low-maintenance presence in the garden, delivering consistent color and movement from late spring through fall.

Gardeners love Agastache not only for its vibrant flower spikes, but for the life it brings to the landscape. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are drawn to the nectar-rich blooms all season long, making Agastache one of the best choices for pollinator gardens, naturalized plantings, and wildlife-friendly landscapes.

Key Characteristics of Agastache

Agastache plants share a set of performance traits that make them especially valuable in modern gardens:

• Sun Lover: Performs best in full sun
• Bloom Season: Late spring through fall, with peak summer color
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming, and airy
• Height & Spread: Typically 18–36 inches tall, depending on variety
• Pollinator Magnet: Excellent for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
• Fragrant Foliage: Leaves release a minty or licorice-like scent when brushed
• Heat & Drought Tolerant: Thrives in hot, dry conditions once established
• Deer Resistance: Generally deer resistant due to aromatic foliage

How Agastache Grows in the Garden

Agastache forms tidy, upright clumps that add vertical interest without overwhelming neighboring plants. Its open, airy structure allows it to weave easily into mixed borders while still standing out as a focal point when planted in groups or drifts. Unlike dense, mounding perennials, Agastache provides movement and lightness, especially when flower spikes sway in the breeze.

Growth is steady but not aggressive. Most varieties establish quickly during their first season and reach mature size without excessive spreading. Bloom production is strongest in warm weather, with flower spikes continuing to form well into late summer and early fall when many perennials begin to fade.

Why We Selected These Agastache Varieties

Not all Agastache performs the same in real-world gardens. The varieties in our collection were chosen for their proven reliability, strong bloom production, and ability to thrive in heat and sun without constant care. We focus on selections that maintain good structure, resist flopping, and continue flowering deep into the season.

Our goal is simple: offer Agastache varieties that look good, grow well, and deliver the performance gardeners expect.

Availability & What to Expect When Ordering

Agastache is available during Spring and Summer. Plants are shipped healthy and ready to establish, with growth accelerating quickly once planted in warm soil. Expect an establishment period during the first few weeks, followed by rapid growth and flowering as temperatures rise.