Product Description
Agastache 'Peachie Keen' PP25886 (30)ct Flat
Common Name: Anise Hyssop
‘Peachie Keen’ bears loads of apricot peach flowers with complementary purplish pink calyxes just at the top of the foliage for a neatly proportional look. Because the calyxes are so colorful, this plant continues to look like it is blooming long after it is finished. In northern zones, it typically blooms from midsummer through early fall but in southern zones it starts blooming much earlier.
The aromatic, bright green foliage grows into a densely compact, ball-shaped clump, much more refined looking than older cultivars.
Agastache are well-adapted to thrive in dry soils and is right at home in rock gardens and xeric container plantings where it will attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and honeybees. This is one of the easiest perennials to grow.
Anise Hyssop is edible. The flowers and foliage have a subtle anise or licorice-like flavor to them. Try adding a few leaves or flowers to flavor teas, salads, or desserts.
This is a great plant for hot, dry, sunny climates. Well-drained soil is a must, especially in the winter. This plant will not tolerate heavy clay soil but grows well in average to light soil with low to medium moisture levels. In the sandy soil of zone 5b trial garden, this variety has overwintered with flying colors for the past two years. Even so, it's officially listed as a zone 6 perennial so some winter protection might be required in your zone. No serious pest or disease problems have been reported with this plant.
Height: 20.0-24.0 Inches
Spread: 26.0-32.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Gold/Orange Shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun
Low to Average Water Needs
Average to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Midsummer to Early Fall
Long Blooming
Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Cut Flower, Cut Foliage, Dried Flower, Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Fragrant Flowers, Fragrant Foliage, Mass Planting
Agastache 'Peachie Keen' is a delightful perennial known for its vibrant blooms and attractive foliage. Here is a breakdown of what makes this plant so special:
Appearance:
- Flowers: 'Peachie Keen' produces an abundance of small, tubular flowers in a charming apricot-peach hue. These blooms are held on upright spikes, creating a lovely vertical accent in the garden.
- Calyxes: The flowers emerge from contrasting purplish-pink calyxes (the protective coverings around the flower buds). Even after the flowers fade, the colorful calyxes persist, extending the visual interest.
- Foliage: The plant features aromatic, bright green leaves that release a pleasant fragrance when crushed.
Growth Habit:
- 'Peachie Keen' forms a dense, rounded mound, typically reaching around 2 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide. It has a neat and compact growth habit, making it suitable for various garden settings.
Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: This Agastache thrives in full sun to light shade. It needs at least 6 hours of sunlight per day to bloom its best.
- Soil: Well-drained soil is crucial for 'Peachie Keen'. It can tolerate various soil types, including sandy or rocky soils, as long as they are well-draining.
- Watering: Once established, 'Peachie Keen' is relatively drought-tolerant. However, it appreciates regular watering during its first year and during prolonged dry spells.
Special Features:
- Attracts Pollinators: The nectar-rich flowers of 'Peachie Keen' are a magnet for hummingbirds, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.
- Long Blooming Period: This Agastache blooms profusely from spring through fall, providing a long-lasting display of color.
- Deer Resistant: The aromatic foliage of 'Peachie Keen' is generally unappealing to deer, making it a good choice for gardens where deer are a problem.
- Low Maintenance: 'Peachie Keen' is a relatively low-maintenance plant, requiring minimal care once established.
Uses in the Garden:
- 'Peachie Keen' is a versatile plant that can be used in various ways in the garden:
- Borders: It adds vibrant color and texture to flower borders.
- Containers: Its compact size makes it suitable for container gardening.
- Pollinator Gardens: It is an excellent choice for attracting pollinators to your garden.
- Cottage Gardens: Its charming blooms fit well in cottage-style gardens.
- Rock Gardens: Its drought tolerance makes it suitable for rock gardens.
Overall, Agastache 'Peachie Keen' is a beautiful and easy-to-grow perennial that will add a touch of color and attract pollinators to your garden.
Its long blooming period, deer resistance, and low maintenance requirements make it a valuable addition to any landscape.
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3 inches deep x 2 inches wide.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
