Agastache rugosa f. albiflora
A clump-forming aromatic perennial about 1-1.5m tall, with upright stems bearing pointed, hairy mid-green leaves to 10cm long, and in summer, dense terminal spikes to 10cm long of hairy white flowers
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Agastache are herbaceous perennials with simple, aromatic leaves and small 2-lipped tubular flowers in whorls forming dense spikes, in summer and autumn; some are rather tender but can be grown as annual bedding
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained fertile soil in full sun, with shelter
Propagation
Propagate by seed or propagate by division in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove spent flower spikes as they fade
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews
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