Lavender Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) | $5.99 | 4-inch pot πΏ Quick Facts: β’ Native Status: Native to upper Midwest and Great Plains β’ USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 β’ Height: 24-36 inches β’ Spread: 18-24 inches πΊ Bloom Details: β’ Season: Mid-summer to early fall (June-September) β’ Colors: Lavender-purple spikes β’ Flower Type: Upright spikes of small blooms β’ Fragrance: Anise-scented foliage βοΈ Growing Requirements: β’ Sun: Full sun to partial shade β’ Water: Low to moderate, drought tolerant once established β’ Soil: Well-draining, average to lean soil β’ Spacing: 18-24 inches apart π¦ Pollinator Benefits: β’ Bees: Major nectar source for native and honey bees β’ Butterflies: Abundant nectar source β’ Hummingbirds: Attracts with tubular flowers β’ Beneficial Insects: Draws beneficial predatory insects π± Plant Care: β’ Spring: Cut back old growth β’ Summer: Deadhead for continued blooms β’ Fall: Leave seedheads for birds β’ Winter: Dies back, mulch crown π€ Companion Planting: β’ Perfect paired with: Echinacea Black-Eyed Susan Russian Sage Native Grasses β¨ Unique Characteristics: β’ Superior pollinator plant β’ Drought tolerant β’ Deer resistant β’ Edible flowers and leaves β’ Long blooming season π Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden. πΏ Planting Tips: Plant in spring or fall in well-draining soil. Excellent choice for pollinator gardens, herb gardens, and native plant collections. Tolerates poor soils and urban conditions.
