General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Plant Height: 36 - 48 inches
Plant Spread: 24 - 36 inches
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Other: Deep pink
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Will Naturalize
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Can handle transplanting
Other info: Good self-seeder
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Hyssop
  • Anise Hyssop

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Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-08-13
Planted this year and first time blooming
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-06
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-06
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-06
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-06
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-06
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-06
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Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Mar 16, 2013 1:56 AM concerning plant:
    Agastache 'Joyful' was created by Joy Andrews of Fort Collins, CO.

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