General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
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| Life cycle: |
Perennial
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun
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| Water Preferences: |
Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
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| Minimum cold hardiness: |
Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
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| Maximum recommended zone: |
Zone 10b
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| Plant Height: |
16 - 18 inches |
| Plant Spread: |
12 - 16 inches |
| Leaves: |
Fragrant
Other: Smells like bubble gum
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| Flowers: |
Showy
Fragrant
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| Flower Color: |
Mauve
Purple
Other: Deep pinkish-purple
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| Flower Time: |
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
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| Suitable Locations: |
Xeriscapic
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| Uses: |
Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Will Naturalize
Suitable as Annual
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| Wildlife Attractant: |
Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
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| Resistances: |
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
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| Propagation: Seeds: |
Self fertile
Suitable for wintersowing
Can handle transplanting
Other info: Good self-seeder
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| Propagation: Other methods: |
Division
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| Pollinators: |
Bees
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| Containers: |
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
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- Hyssop
- Bubble Gum Mint
- Hummingbird Mint
- Anise Hyssop
Posted by
Oberon46 (Chester, VA - Zone 7b) on Jan 5, 2012 9:28 AM concerning plant:
I planted three of these plants two years ago. I have one left. They haven't done so well but I think after reading this information that I have put it in an area that gets too much water. If it survives this winter I will move it to an area that is dryer. I really wanted it as it is woody and pink and has a neat fragrance.
Posted by
kqcrna (Valencia, Pa - Zone 6a) on Oct 24, 2011 10:03 AM concerning plant:
Agastache Purple Pygmy is a beautiful and fragrant plant. If touched it smells just like bubble gum!
I found this plant to be extremely tolerant of full, hot, all-day sun and drought. It needs good drainage. Mine grew taller than its supposed 16", but still shorter than some agastaches I've tried, and it held up better to wind too. Its stems were strong. Hummingbirds loved this plant and visited all day.
Posted by
jvdubb (48036 MI - Zone 6b) on Oct 10, 2015 6:53 AM concerning plant:
This was the second year for my Purple Pygmy. It barely survived the winter and spring so I am glad it even stuck around for summer. It certainly was not a great plant this year, but it was a harsh winter, a wet spring, and a hot dry summer. It did bloom a bit. Hoping for better next summer. If it does not survive, I will replace it. It is a great all-round Agastache.
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