Agastache 'Honey Bee Blue'

Also Known As

Honey Bee Blue Giant Hysop
Honey Bee Blue Hummingbird Mint

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

Agastache 'Honey Bee Blue' plant details

Agastache 'Honey Bee Blue' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agastache 'Honey Bee Blue'

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agastache 'Honey Bee Blue'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Two-three foot tall spikes of sweetly fragrant, intensely-blue flowers are attractive in border or container to hummers, butterflies, bees ; tea makers!; drought tolerant, deadhead to prevent seeding-in. Sun/Med-D/GdDrain

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Agastache 'Honey Bee Blue' plant

How to Grow Agastache 'Honey Bee Blue'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous