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Blue Boa Agastache
Agastache hybrid 'Blue Boa' PP #24,050
Pronunciation: ah-gas-TAH-kee
SKU #40052
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
SIZE:
Foliage reaches 24 in. tall, 14 to 18 in. wide; blooms reach 32 in. tall.
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| Description | Long, wide deep violet-blue flower spikes are held high atop the well-branched, upright form with bright green, scented foliage. This extremely showy, low-maintenance bloomer is striking in a mass planting, or as an accent dotted throughout the landscape. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Drought tolerant once established. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Switch Grass (Panicum); Cranesbill (Geranium); Coneflower (Echinacea); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Blue Fescue (Festuca) |
| Care Instructions | Provide coarse soil with excellent drainage. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Water more frequently during bloom period. Clip spent blooms for a tidy appearance and to promote continuous flowering. Hard prune and feed before new growth begins in spring. |
| History | This new variety is a selection out of a breeding line using Agastache rugosa as a parent to provide hardiness and wet soil tolerance. This seedling was selected in for its deep purple blue color and good habit. The exact parents are unknown. |
| Lore | This unique perennial is unlike any other Agastache, with extra large, extremely showy flower spikes of deep violet-blue. Winner of the "Too Good to Wait Performer" award at the 2013 Colorado State Perennial Trials. |
Details
| Description | Long, wide deep violet-blue flower spikes are held high atop the well-branched, upright form with bright green, scented foliage. This extremely showy, low-maintenance bloomer is striking in a mass planting, or as an accent dotted throughout the landscape. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Drought tolerant once established. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late spring to early fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Switch Grass (Panicum); Cranesbill (Geranium); Coneflower (Echinacea); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Blue Fescue (Festuca) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide coarse soil with excellent drainage. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Water more frequently during bloom period. Clip spent blooms for a tidy appearance and to promote continuous flowering. Hard prune and feed before new growth begins in spring. |
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History
| History | This new variety is a selection out of a breeding line using Agastache rugosa as a parent to provide hardiness and wet soil tolerance. This seedling was selected in for its deep purple blue color and good habit. The exact parents are unknown. |
|---|---|
| Lore | This unique perennial is unlike any other Agastache, with extra large, extremely showy flower spikes of deep violet-blue. Winner of the "Too Good to Wait Performer" award at the 2013 Colorado State Perennial Trials. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.