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Agastache, Anise-Hyssop, Hummingbird Mint 'Cotton Candy'

Agastache

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Family

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Agastache (ah-gas-TAH-kee)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Shiny/Glossy

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Pink

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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MissS

Pewaukee, WI (Zone 5a) | June 2013 | positive

This plant has survived my zone 5 garden. This year it is amazing. It is like a pink lush cloud of cotton candy. It blooms here from June...Read More

Marilynbeth

Hebron, KY | May 2011 | positive

A very beautiful Agastache! My plant is in its second year and the color looks more beautiful and colorful than last year. Love it! ...Read Morer />

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