Agastache Species, Pale Giant Hyssop, Hummingbird Mint, Mexican Hyssop

Agastachepallida

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Agastache (ah-gas-TAH-kee)
Species
pallida (PAL-lid-duh)
Synonym
Agastache barberi
Agastache ionocalyx
Brittonastrum barberi
Brittonastrum ionocalyx
Brittonastrum pallidum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Denver, Colorado

West Buxton, Maine

Liberty, South Carolina

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