Agastache aurantiaca - P9

Description
Giant hyssop (Agastache aurantiaca) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces orange, funnel-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from June to September. Its lanceolate leaves are dark green. In a sunny position with well-drained, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 70 cm and spreads to around 70 cm. The Giant hyssop is highly frost-hardy.

Bulletpoints
* the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Giant hyssop are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Giant hyssop has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - The plant must be protected from winter moisture.

Flower
Agastache aurantiaca produces funnel-shaped, orange flowers from June onwards. These give off a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Containers, group planting, bee pasture, perennial bed, scented garden