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: |
Dry Mesic
Dry
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| Minimum cold hardiness: |
Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
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| Maximum recommended zone: |
Zone 9b
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| Plant Height: |
42 - 54 inches |
| Plant Spread: |
24 - 30 inches |
| Leaves: |
Fragrant
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| Flowers: |
Showy
Fragrant
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| Flower Color: |
Purple
Other: Lavender-purple
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| Flower Time: |
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
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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
Drought tolerant
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| Propagation: Seeds: |
Can handle transplanting
Other info: Good self-seeder
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| Propagation: Other methods: |
Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Division
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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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| Parentage: |
Desert Sunrise x Agastache foeniculatum |
Posted by
Ispahan (Chicago - Zone 6a) on Aug 13, 2012 10:18 PM concerning plant:
I planted several rooted cuttings of this cultivar in my garden early this spring from High Country Gardens. They took a while to start growing, but they eventually took off and now have been in bloom for the past six weeks at least. Each flower spike slowly elongates as the season progresses, so the plant gradually becomes showier with each passing week. The blue-violet color of the blooms blends easily into a mixed border and looks absolutely stunning when backlit by the sun. Bumblebees and honey bees frequent the blooms, which is one of the main reasons i planted this cultivar. I am curious to see how it winters in my area.
I can't comment on this cultivar's attractiveness to hummingbirds since those delightful little creatures are not found in my inner city Chicago area.
Posted by
Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Dec 3, 2011 12:57 AM concerning plant:
I purchased 3 plants from High Country Gardens this spring when they introduced it. I loved the fact that it attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. I noticed butterflies and bees using it, but I planted it too far away from our house to see the fast little hummers using it. I'm sure next year or the year after, it will reach its full height and width. The flowers were beautiful this first year in my garden. I planted all three plants in a sideways "L", as I know it will be the biggest impact to the hummers, butterflies and color in the spot where they're planted.
Posted by
Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Sep 23, 2011 1:38 PM concerning plant:
High Country Gardens introduced it Spring 2011.
‘Blue Blazes’ is an amazing hybrid between Agastache ‘Desert Sunrise’ (introduced in 2000) and the blue flowered eastern native Agastache foeniculatum.
Bred by Kelly Grummons, owner of Timberline Gardens in Arvada, CO.
Posted by
Onewish1 (NJ - Zone 6a) on Sep 23, 2011 3:52 PM concerning plant:
looks nice!
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