Agastache

The Facts

Height: 2′ – 4′
Spread: 1.5′ – 3′
Sun: Full Sun
Water: Medium
Soil: Well-Drained
Growth Rate: Fast

Agastache, sometimes known as hyssop or hummingbird mint, is a native of the Midwest and Great Plains regions. Because of this, it thrives in Oklahoma’s climate. As a member of the mint family the foliage carries a slight fragrance to it. While there are many varieties and color of Agastache to choose from, most will grow to reach 2 – 4’ tall and spread 1.5 – 3’ wide. Its brilliantly colored blooms sit on tall plant spikes with mint-like foliage stacked up the stock, suspending just under the flower.

Being a native perennial, Agastache is beneficial to our climate and ecosystem. The nectar of this plant’s blooms attract bees, butterflies and humminbirds alike. This plant thrives in the Oklahoma sun and serves as a showy mid-level planting or backdrop in garden beds or as a statement in containers.