Agastache, Anise-Hyssop, Hummingbird Mint 'Heatwave'

Agastache

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Agastache (ah-gas-TAH-kee)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Fruit Colors
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Herbs
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
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Growth Rate
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Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Washington, District of Columbia

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Hebron, Kentucky

Union, Kentucky

South China, Maine

Norton, Massachusetts

Nineveh, New York

Concord, North Carolina

Durham, North Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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New Jersey 6b, NJ | June 2017 | positive

My plant from SunlightGardens was planted in a sunny in mostly hard clay soil. It wilted terribly without additional wate. I must have tr...Read More

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Durham, NC | September 2012 | positive

I planted a group of three Agastache heatwave last fall in Durham NC. They exploded in bloom this past June and have been blooming ever ...Read More

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Concord, NC (Zone 7a) | November 2010 | positive

Very Very Neat Plant!!, I bought mine at Lowes in 2008 and it is now about 4 ft tall and yet only 2 years old! The moths and Butterflies ...Read More

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Southeast, MA (Zone 6b) | August 2010 | positive

Second year in my garden and it is nearly five feet tall. Even with an up and down season weather wise as far as up and down temps and al...Read More

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Union, KY | November 2009 | neutral

This perennial was newely planted in my garden last year. It was between 3-4 feet tall. It was huge and it bloomed like crazy in full s...Read More

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