Agastache

The Agastache 'Black Adder' cultivar is a sturdy and attractive perennial that you will simply not overlook in the garden. Its wild ancestors come from the sun-drenched regions of East Asia, primarily Japan and China. Therefore, it is best suited here to a sunny location and well-drained sandy or loamy soil, where unnecessary moisture will not be retained around it. A beautifully mature potted seedling will arrive at your home from us, which simply needs to be transplanted directly outside into the flowerbed, ideally with a spacing of fifty centimeters. It will quickly take root and soon form massive upright stems almost one meter tall. It does not need any support and perfectly complements other drought-tolerant perennials. Even though the leaves strikingly resemble nettle leaves, you don't have to be afraid of them. They offer only a refreshing mint and anise scent. Moreover, these aromatic leaves and the blue flowers themselves are edible and suitable for garnishing your culinary creations. 'Black Adder' is exceptional for its very dark flower coloration and an unusually long blooming period from July to September. The blue flowers act literally as a magnet for bees and butterflies. The plant is excellent for cutting into fresh arrangements, maintaining its freshness in a vase for about seven days. The fading spike-like inflorescences do not lose their shape and look constantly very captivating. You can later use them for floristic purposes and drying, where they will add an interesting vertical structure to bouquets. It is an ideal choice even for complete beginners, as it does not suffer from diseases and easily survives harsh frosts.