agastache scrophulariaefolia (purple giant hyssop) native
$13.95
- strong, tall central stems
- blooms are pale purple and open slowly over a period of weeks
- they are nectar-rich makes them highly attractive to pollinators
- bloom time: july to october
- zone 4
- height 125-175cm
- spread 50-60cm
- colour purple
- grows best in full sun and an average to dry, well-drained soil
- if desired, pinch main stems in june just before buds form, to maintain a compact habit
- remove finished flowers to promote a second flowering
- no serious pest or disease problems
- spreads by rhizomes and will easily self-seed in optimum conditions
- attracts hummingbirds
- attracts butterflies
- attracts birds
- deer resistant
- long blooming
- native to ontario
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)