Agastache 'Blue Blazes'

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

Light: Full sun

Mature Size: 42–54" tall | 24–30" wide

Attracts: Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and pollinators

Bloom Time: Mid-summer through fall

Water Needs: Low once established; waterwise

Soil: Lean, low-fertility, well-drained soils

Growth Habit: Tall, upright, clump-forming perennial

Flowers: Large glowing lavender-purple flower spikes that bloom continuously and are rich in nectar

Ideal For: Pollinator gardens, mass plantings, cottage gardens, borders, cut flower gardens

Evergreen: No

Why We Love It:
‘Blue Blazes’ brings bold height, movement, and long-lasting color to the summer garden. Its tall stems become covered in glowing lavender-purple flowers that seem to float above the foliage, creating a haze of color from midsummer well into fall. Exceptionally attractive to pollinators and remarkably drought tolerant once established, it thrives in sunny gardens with minimal care. Whether planted in drifts or woven through grasses and xeric perennials, it adds a natural, meadow-like feel while delivering nonstop bloom.

Additional Info:
Fragrant foliage adds extra seasonal interest and helps deter deer and rabbits. Performs best in lean, well-drained soils and should not be overwatered or heavily fertilized. Pinching plants back in late spring encourages a bushier, more compact habit and helps support the tall flower stems. Blooms reliably in its first season and reaches full mature size by the second year.