Agastache Little Adder
General Information
Provides a great show in the garden with three times the flower power than standard Agastache.
Grower Information
Three times the blooms of ‘Black Adder’ for three times the flower power! This mint family member is an outstanding source of nectar for bees and butterflies. Half the height of ‘Black Adder’ and 'Blue Fortune,' with better branching. Great show at retail and in the garden for better sell-through and repeat sales.
'Little Adder'
Protection Information: PP26,514
(Flowering Only License)
Breeder: Darwin Perennials
Product Form
Liner
Prefinished
URC
Growing Information
Propagation
Media EC/pH: EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
Soil Temperature: 70-72°F (21-22°C)
Rooting Hormone: 500 ppm IBA
Mist: Low to moderate
Fertilization: 50-75 ppm N
Pinching: Recommended after roots are established. Leave 4-5 active internodes.
Transplanting: 28-35 days after sticking
Comments: Stick cuttings the day of arrival, if possible.
Finishing
Media pH: 5.8-6.2
Temperature: Nights: 50 to 55°F (10 to 13°C) Days: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C)
Light Level (fc): 3,000 to 5,000
Vernalization: No
Daylength: Long day facultative
Watering: Allow media to dry regularly between watering.
Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
Pinch After Transplant: Recommended
Plant Growth Regulators: PGRs generally not needed
Pests and Fungal Diseases: Thrips, white fly
Crop Scheduling
1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Not recommended
1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot: Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
Bloom Months: April to September
Garden Details
Scientific name: Agastache rugosa
Common Name: Anise Hyssop
Hardiness Zone: 5a - 9b
Hardiness Degree: -20°F (-28.9°C)
Blooming Season: Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Autumn
Plant Habit: Mounded, Upright
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Scented Foliage
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Once a month
Spacing: 20 - 24 in. (51 - 61 cm)
Height: 15 - 18 in. (38 - 46 cm)
Width: 18 - 22 in. (46 - 56 cm)
Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun
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Agastache Little Adder