Morello Agastache

The Morello Agastache grows 2 to 3 feet tall, forming many upright stems, each one topped by a 14-inch spike of stunning blooms of a rich purple-pink color. It flowers from May to September, and the blooms attract hummingbirds. The leaves turn purple in spring, and they have a minty smell – they make great tea. Grow this perennial in the front of your spring shrub borders, or among other summer flowering plants. A hybrid of wild plants from America, it fits well into low-water gardens and wild gardens, and it’s great for slopes and banks.

• Very long spikes of delicious purple-pink blooms
• Never stops flowering from May to September
• Attractive purple leaves in cold weather, turn green later
• Excellent choice for the hottest spots in your garden
• Attractive to bees and hummingbirds

Plant the Morello Agastache in full sun and in well-drained soil, avoiding wet places and shade. It will grow well in rocky and sandy places too. It doesn’t need staking, and it’s usually free of pests or diseases. We like the smell of the leaves, but it keeps deer away. Just cut back to the ground in late fall and that’s it for another year – a great low-maintenance plant.