Rosie Posie Agastache is an upright mounding perennial plant with aromatic dark green foliage that smells like mint when crushed. Its flower spikes sport lavender pink flowers on dark purple calyxes throughout summer into fall, and are highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established.
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Origins: |
N. America |
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spread: |
2' - 2.5' |
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Spacing: |
2' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5- 10 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Crown and root rot may occur in poorly drained soils. No serious pests or disease issues but watch for powdery mildew, wilt, and rust.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coneflower, Daylily, Russian Sage
IMAGES: Proven Winners, Rosie Posie Anise Hyssop, (2) Barbott Farms & Greenhouse, Hummingbird Mint: Rosie Posie, (3) Katie Dubow, I am a plant hugger
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.