<
>
AGASTACHE 'Blackadder'
('Black Adder'). Dark purplish-blue flower spikes. Anise scented leaves
Plant Details
-
Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
-
Good to knowWildlife plant. Attracts bees, butterflies and other insects
-
Pests & DiseasesPowdery mildew in dry summers
-
Place of originGarden origin
-
BluePurplish blue
-
SpikesDense, terminal spikes to 20cm (8in) long
-
Fully hardy
-
Height60-90cm (24-36in)
-
Spread45-60cm (18-24in)
-
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Upright, clump-forming perennial. Lance-shaped, blue-green leaves are 3-5cm (1¼-2in) long
-
Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Borderline
-
Scented foliage
-
Autumn Seasonal Interest
-
Summer Seasonal Interest
-
Bee friendly
-
Butterfly friendly
-
Mature Size60-90cm (24-36in)
45-60cm (18-24in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
-
Garden Location/Conditions
Border
-
Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
-
Sun Requirements
Full sun
Agastache - Care Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
- Dividing Herbaceous Perennials - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring Planting Osteospermums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dividing Summer Perennials - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dividing summer flowering Hemerocallis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Summer propagation - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Self-seeding aquilegia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Supporting Plants - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading meconopsis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading Delphiniums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Feeding herbaceous peonies - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Overpotting Problems - Video Tip ondemand_video