50+ Giant Hyssop Lavender Seeds-Agastache Mexicana Lavender Blue-Award Winner-Attracts Hummingbirds and Butterflies-Excellent Perennial-B636
Description:
Agastache Giant Hyssop Lavender Blue Agastache Mexicana is a perennial that is native of southern United States and belongs to the Mint family. The plant is known by the common name Mexican Giant Hyssop. Agastache Giant Hyssop seeds are easy to grow, and this attactive plant produces lavender blue, bottle brush-like flowers from early summer to early fall. The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. One of the easiest and most rewarding perennials to grow from flower seeds!
The award winning Agastache Mexicana is a tremendously long bloomer that produces lavender blue, bottle brush-like flowers on strong, upright stems from early summer to early fall. It is useful for adding a spot of color to the garden late in the season when many other plants are finished. The Hyssop plant has foliage that smells distinctly like black licorice when crushed. This species is also popular as a cut flower, and it dries well for use in dried arrangements. This herbaceous perennial is best grown in moderately fertile, well-drained soil which is kept on the dry side. Because Giant Hyssop is highly scented, it is an excellent attractant to hummingbirds and butterflies.
Growing: Agastache Hyssop flower seeds can be sown indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost, and it will establish quickly in the garden after being transplanted when frost danger has passed. Agastache Giant Hyssop is great for mass planting in flower beds because of its delightful aroma and display. Mexican Giant Hyssop is easily propagated from Agastache Mexicana seeds and grows best in well-drained, acidic, neutral or alkaline soil in a sunny or part shade environment, tolerating drought and poor soil conditions. Giant Hyssop is an excellent cut flower.
Sow Indoors: Winter (6-8 weeks before last frost)
Season: Perennial
Temperature: 68 F (20 C)
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Seeds must be covered thinly
Sowing Rate: 3 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 18 - 24 inches
USDA Zones: 5 - 10
Height: 26 - 32 inches
Bloom Season: Mid summer to fall
Bloom Color: Lavender blue
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2
Deer Resistant: Yes
