AGASTACHE foeniculum 'Alabaster'
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AGASTACHE foeniculum 'Alabaster'
Commonly known as Anise hyssop
Light green leaves and white flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. -
Pests & Diseases
Powdery mildew in dry summers. -
Place of origin
North America. -
White
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SpikesDense spikes 4-8cm (1½-3in) long
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Border
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Fully hardy
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Height
90-150cm (3-5ft) -
Spread
30cm (12in) -
HerbaceousErect, leafy perennial. Ovate-lance-shaped, veined leaves 5-8cm (2-3in) long, downy and whitish-green beneath. Produces flowers in dense spikes 4-8cm (1½-3in) long.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Scented foliageAniseed-scented
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size90-150cm (3-5ft)
30cm (12in)
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