Species giant hyssop
Vertical spikes of blue-violet blooms, green stems and green leaves.

giant hyssop

Agastache 'Garden Leader Blue'

Giant Hyssop (Agastache 'Garden Leader Blue') is a truly spectacular sight to behold. An upright, clump-forming perennial reaching 3-4 feet tall, it is covered with celestial blue flowers from summer through fall. Its foliage is a velvety, deep green with an anise aroma that is positively intoxicating. Butterflies flock to the blooms, making it an ideal choice for attracting pollinators. With its drought and deer tolerance, Giant Hyssop is easy to maintain and adds long-lasting color and texture to any garden. Its bold presence is sure to make it a garden leader.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

Blue-lavender Flowers

Sun:

full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Giant hyssop (Agastache 'Garden Leader Blue') thrives on consistent watering and should be watered on a regular basis. This plant prefers moist soil, but will not tolerate wet soil. It should be watered thoroughly once a week: the soil should be damp to the touch but not soggy. If the weather is particularly dry, then it may require more frequent watering. Whenever possible, try to water in the morning, as this will give the plant time to absorb moisture before the heat of the day. Never let the soil dry out completely; this could lead to wilting and poor plant health.

sunlight

Giant hyssop (Agastache 'Garden Leader Blue') is an easy to grow herbaceous perennial plant that loves plenty of sunlight. This species enjoys full sun; it needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day for optimal growth. This plant can also tolerate some afternoon shade, particularly if growing in hot, sunny climates. In regions with cold winters, giant hyssop should receive full sun for the best performance. During the summer months, this plant should receive morning sun and some dappled shade in the afternoon to help prevent overheating and sunburn.

pruning

Giant hyssop (Agastache 'Garden Leader Blue') plants should be pruned regularly for the best results. Pruning should be done in the spring, before the new growth begins. To keep the plant in a nice rounded form, the tips of the branches should be trimmed back by approximately 1/3. This light pruning will help keep the plant looking neat and encourage additional blooms. After spring pruning, deadheading of fading flower stalks should be done frequently to promote new blooms. As the plant matures, some of the base branches may require thinning out for good air circulation and healthier growth. This should also be done in the spring. Pruning giant hyssop every year will help keep the plant looking its best.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Agastache 'Garden Leader Blue' typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Agastache 'Garden Leader Blue' typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually in May or June.

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