Plant Information
Common Name: AGASTACHE - PINK POP
Scientific Name: Agastache astromontana
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Description:- Perennial
- Compact fragrant perennial with an upright habit – can grow up to 50cm.
- Has well-branched stems, aromatic, ovate, grey-green leaves and bears whorls of fragrant soft pink tubular flowers on erect, terminal, salvia-like spikes.
- Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils - will not tolerate heavy clay soil.
- Prefers full sun, but will do well in hot areas with a bit of afternoon shade.
- Drought and heat tolerant once established.
- May be grown as an annual and is a vigorous re-bloomer if deadheaded.
- Good for rock gardens, flower borders, cottage gardens, herb gardens, butterfly gardens and large containers.
Culinary Uses:- The foliage has a spicy scent and the flowers are also spicy flavored, making them useful as garnish in salads.
- The leaves have been used for seasoning meats by the Pueblo Indians.
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Medicinal Uses. It is said that:- Has potential homeopathic use for treatment of fever and coughs.
For Animals. It is said that:- Attractive to sunbirds, bees and butterflies.
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