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Herbaceous Perennial

Agastache rugosa f. albiflora
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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

Synonyms
Agastache rugosa 'Alba'
Agastache rugosa subsp. albiflora
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical 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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