General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 16 - 20 inches (40 - 50 cm)
Plant Spread: 12 inches (30 cm)
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Other: Reblooming
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
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
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Can handle transplanting
Other info: Sterile
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP30,614; PBR

Trade name information:
Series: Beelicious®
Trade Name: Purple
Cultivar name: 'Agapd'
Common names
  • Hummingbird Mint
  • Anise Hyssop

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