Agastache 'Blackadder'

Agastache 'Blackadder'

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 Agastache Blackadder
(Giant Hyssop) 

Agastache 'Blackadder' is a robust perennial valued for its resilience and distinctive appearance. It features long, pointed green foliage with a pleasant aromatic quality and subtly toothed edges that add texture to garden compositions. From mid-summer through autumn (July to October), it produces striking, upright spikes densely covered with dark violet-purple to deep blue flowers resembling bottlebrushes. These vibrant blooms not only enhance visual interest but also attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, supporting biodiversity. Ideal for borders or containers, this cultivar thrives in well-drained soil with full sun exposure, making it an excellent choice for seasoned gardeners seeking both aesthetic appeal and dependable performance in their planting schemes.
  • Height: Easily maintained to 40cm, flowering height 80cm
  • Spread: Easily maintained to 50cm
  • Foliage Colour: Dark green, nettle like. highly fragrant licorice scent
  • Flower Colour: Blue purple buds and blue purple flowers
  • Soil Type: Well drained, sandy
  • Position: Full Sun 
  • Hardiness: Hardy H4 (down to -10)
  • Type: Herbaceous perennial

Agastache are plants that love full sun and well drained, fertile soil. Their leaves are fragrant with a strong licorice scent. Flower spikes are tightly clustered with blue or white flowers and grow to around 80cm.

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