Overview
Agastache breviflora is a clump-forming, bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Agastache, part of the Lamiaceae family, with aromatic, green, greyish-green, or bronze-tinged foliage. Agastache breviflora grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include borders, cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, city and courtyard gardens and flower beds. It is native to Arizona, Mexico Northeast, New Mexico and Texas.
About
Agastache breviflora is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Agastache genus, known for its clump-forming, bushy habit and aromatic foliage that may appear green, greyish-green, or bronze-tinged. This plant produces small tubular flowers arranged in compact spikes during the spring and summer months. It thrives best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for borders, cottage gardens, and wildlife-friendly spaces, and can be propagated by seed or division in spring.
About the genus
Agastache is a genus of aromatic flowering herbaceous perennial plants in the family Lamiaceae. It contains 22 species, mainly native to North America, one species native to eastern Asia.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Agastache
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Agastache breviflora size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump-forming, bushy
- Foliage
- Aromatic, green, greyish-green, or bronze-tinged
- Suggested uses
- Borders, cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, city and courtyard gardens, flower beds
- Native to
- Arizona, Mexico Northeast, New Mexico, Texas
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Agastache breviflora
- Propagation
- Seed, division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Agastache breviflora?
Agastache breviflora prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Agastache breviflora need?
Agastache breviflora grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Agastache breviflora hardy in the UK?
Agastache breviflora has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Agastache breviflora?
Seed, division in spring.
More in the Agastache genus
- Agastache 'Black Adder'
- Agastache aurantiaca 'Peach Margarita' (Cocktail Series)
- Agastache nepetoides
- Agastache 'Firebird'
- Agastache 'Fragrant Delight'
- Agastache 'Tangerine Dreams'Hummingbird Mint
- Agastache pallida