Agastache kudos silver blue full#

the plant grows well in growing zones four and nine.

the plant grows in both moist and dry conditions, tolerating drought as well as wet soils if the drainage is good.

Agastache kudos silver blue full#

it grows well in partial shade to the full sun.

Its seeds self-propagate along with being pollinated by bees and birds Anise hyssop вЂњblue boaвЂќ characteristics are: Deer, though, arenвЂ™t as captivated with anise hyssop leaves as the others. The plants are like magnets, drawing hummingbirds as well as other types of birds, bees, bumblebees, butterflies, and even rabbits to their irresistibleness. This is when the essential oils in the plant are at their most potent. The right time to harvest the plants is just after the flowers have hit full bloom.

The plant is frequently harvested for drying and used as potpourri and as herbal remedies. The herbal plant has been used medicinally since ancient times by the Native Americans. The leaves have a licorice (anise) scent used in tea, jellies, and salad greens. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.Agastache foeniculum is a bushy, tall plant from the mint family. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges.

Kudosв„ў Silver Blue Hyssop is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It can be propagated by division however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for alkaline soils, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen! As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 6 years. Kudosв„ў Silver Blue Hyssop will grow to be about 16 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 27 inches. Kudosв„ў Silver Blue Hyssop is recommended for the following landscape applications

It has no significant negative characteristics. It is a good choice for attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage. Kudosв„ў Silver Blue Hyssop is an open herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its attractive fragrant narrow leaves emerge coppery-bronze in spring, turning grayish green in color throughout the season. Kudosв„ў Silver Blue Hyssop features airy spikes of lightly-scented silvery blue tubular flowers with lavender overtones and red calyces rising above the foliage from early summer to early fall.

Other Names: Anise Hyssop, Licorice Mint, Hummingbird MintД®asy to grow perennial flowers on airy spikes add lovely texture to any garden outstanding lavender blooms on purplish-red spikes a favorite for native butterflies and hummingbirds aromatic, licorice scented foliage for a fragrant garden