Agastache
Agastache provides aromatic vertical blooms for months. An excellent focal plant that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, highly tolerant of full sun.
Growing Guide & Production Protocols
Agastache, also known as ‘hummingbird mint’ or ‘giant hyssop’, is a member of the Lamiaceae family and is loved for its aromatic foliage and vibrant flower spikes that attract pollinators. This drought-tolerant perennial thrives in full sun, well-drained soil, and moderate to low fertility. Agastache is ideal for landscape borders, pollinator gardens, and patio containers, offering long-lasting blooms and a strong vertical element in summer and fall plantings.
Stick quickly, maintain 70°F (21°C), pH 5.8–6.2, EC 0.8–1.0. Feed 50 ppm N, then 100 ppm N. Fungicide at sticking and week 2; pinch optional.
Danziger’s Agastache breeding focuses on early flowering, branching, and vibrant colors, delivering strong garden performance and consistent production across three series:
- SUNNY SPARKS™
Vigorous and upright with large, showy flower spikes in bold colors. Excellent for landscape use, SUNNY SPARKS™ combines garden durability with season-long performance. - POQUITO™
Naturally compact and tidy, POQUITO™ is ideal for small pots, urban gardens, and high-density programs. Bright, saturated blooms and a mounded habit make it perfect for both retail and landscape. - KUDOS™
A reliable series known for its refined habit and uniformity. KUDOS™ offers a wide color range with excellent branching and long flowering, ideal for premium perennial programs and mixed containers. - MORE AGASTACHE VARIETIES
For more cultural guidelines, overwintering tips, and production insights, visit our product pages.
For more detailed growing tips – such as sticking guidelines, recommended PGRs, and scheduling protocols – check out our Agastache Growing Tips.
Common Production Base Specs
Core agronomic requirements applying across all Agastache series.
| Crop Type | Bedding - Perennials |
|---|---|
| Growing Guide & Production Protocols | Agastache, part of the Lamiaceae family, is known for its aromatic foliage and tall spikes of tubular flowers. This herbaceous perennial thrives in full sun, well-drained soil and low fertility. With outstanding drought tolerance and pollinator attraction, Agastache blooms from mid-summer to fall, making it a favorite for pollinator gardens, perennial borders, and dry landscapes that need vibrant, vertical interest. |
| Cultivation & Groweing guidelines | Establish early at 65-68°F (18-20°C) to bulk. If bulking for spring sales, many varieties benefit from dropping temperatures to 40-50°F (4-10°C) for vernalization. pH 5.8-6.2, EC 1.0-1.5, feed 100-150 ppm N. Allow media to dry moderately between waterings to encourage deep root systems. Fungicide drench recommended at transplant. |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| PGR Requirements | Moderate (if stretching) |
| Recommended Formats | Gallons, Large Containers, Landscape |
| Flowering Season | Mid-Summer to Autumn |
Commercial Agastache Series Overview
Danziger offers a specialized Agastache lineup, with each series bred for specific growth habits and production goals. Danziger offers different series within this crop:
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KUDOS™ series
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POQUITO™ series
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SUNNY SPARKS™ series
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