Giant Hyssop (Agastache Royal Raspberry) is highly scented, it is an excellent attractant to hummingbirds and butterflies.  It is native to southern North America and can grow up to 100 cm tall. The buzz has already begun over this new collection of Agastache from Proven Winners® Perennials. Members of the MEANT TO BEE® Collection were selected for their large, full habits, significant landscape presence, and hardiness. Flowers cover the top two thirds of these plants from mid to late summer, with colorful calyxes extending interest well into fall. Pollinators are known to frequent these plants and they are a particular favorite of hummingbirds. 'Royal Raspberry' has rosy purple flowers with burgundy calyxes. New foliage emerges with a burgundy cast in spring. Best performance comes in full sun with well drained soils.

Care

Plant Agastache in full sunlight and well-draining soil. Regular watering is essential to maintain moist soil, but avoid water logging. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Pruning the plant in late fall helps promote fresh growth in spring. This variety is generally pest and disease resistant, making it easy to care. Best grown in zones 5-9. 

Growth Habit

Royal Raspberry reaches a height and width of 28 - 32 inches and maintains a compact, clumping growth habit. 

Toxicity

Agastache is not considered toxic to humans and is considered deer & rabbit resistant.

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