GENERAL INFORMATION
Scientific Name: Agastache rugosa
CommonName: Anise Hyssop
Hardiness Zone: 5a - 9b
Hardiness Degree: -20°F (-20°C)
Blooming Season: Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Late Summer
Plant Habit: Mounded, Upright
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Deer Resistant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Scented Foliage
Water: Medium
Fertilizer: Once a month
Spacing: 20 - 24" (51 - 61cm)
Height: 15 - 18" (38 - 46cm)
Width: 18 - 22" (46 - 56cm)
Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun
PROPAGATION
Media EC/pH: EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
Soil Temperature: 70-72°F (21-22°C)
Rooting Hormone: 500 ppm IBA
Mist: Low to moderate
Fertilization: 50-75 ppm N
Pinching: Recommended after roots are established. Leave 4-5 active internodes.
Transplanting: 28-35 days after sticking
FINISHING
Media pH: 5.8-6.2
Temperature: Nights: 50 to 55°F (10 to 13°C) Days: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C)
Light Level (fc): 3,000 to 5,000
Vernalization: No
Daylength: Long day facultative
Watering: Allow media to dry regularly between watering.
Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
Pinch After Transplant: Recommended
Plant Growth Regulators: PGRs generally not needed
Pests and Fungal Diseases: Thrips, white fly
CROP SCHEDULING
1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Not recommended
1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot: Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
Bloom Months: April to September