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Agastache Little Adder

Scientific Name : Agastache rugosa

Common Name : Anise Hyssop

Hardiness Zone : 5a - 9b

Hardiness Degree : -20°F (-29°C)

Blooming Season : Spring, Summer, Autumn, Late Summer, Late Spring

Plant Habit : Mounded, Upright

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

General Information : Provides a great show in the garden with three times the flower power than standard Agastache.

Idea & Tips : Plant in full sun.

Grower Information : Three times the blooms of ‘Black Adder’ for three times the flower power.

This mint family member is an outstanding source of nectar for bees and butterflies.
Half the height of ‘Black Adder’ or 'Blue Fortune,' with better branching.
Great show at retail and in the garden for better sell-through and repeat sales.

'Little Adder'

Protection Information : PP26,514

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder : Darwin Perennials

Propagation Guide
- 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
  
  Comments:
  
  Stick cuttings the day of arrival, if possible.
Finishing Guide
- 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

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