Overview
Agastache pallida 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 pallida 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.
About
Agastache pallida is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Agastache genus, known for its clump-forming, bushy habit. Like others in its genus, it features aromatic foliage that may be green, greyish-green, or bronze-tinged. It produces small tubular flowers arranged in compact spikes during the summer and autumn months. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for borders, cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, and city or courtyard flower beds.
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. The common names of the species are a variety of fairly ambiguous and confusing "hyssops" and "mints"; as a whole the genus is known as giant hyssops or hummingbird mints.
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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 pallida 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Agastache pallida
- 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 pallida?
Agastache pallida prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Agastache pallida need?
Agastache pallida grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Agastache pallida hardy in the UK?
Agastache pallida 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 pallida?
Seed, division in spring.
More in the Agastache genus
- Agastache 'Black Adder'
- Agastache 'Firebird'
- Agastache 'Tangerine Dreams'Hummingbird Mint
- Agastache breviflora