Hyssop Raspberry Summer

Hyssop Raspberry Summer, Agastache 'Raspberry Summer' PPAF, is a real summer treat for hummingbirds and butterflies. 'Raspberry Summer' PPAF is a long blooming beauty which is adorned with raspberry pink tubular flowers that float above attractive, bright green, fragrant foliage from summer and into fall. The wonderfully fragrant foliage is deer resistant and forms attractive clumps. It remains compact in a container with an early pinch. 'Raspberry Summer' is very tolerant of heat and dry conditions and prefers well drained soil. The name originates from the Greek word aga, meaning very much, and stachys, meaning spikes, referring to the many flower spikes. One of the easiest and most rewarding perennials to grow, this award winning 'Raspberry Summer' is a tremendously long bloomer. It is useful for adding a spot of color to the garden late in the season when many other plants are finished. Its foliage smells distinctly like black licorice when crushed, thus its common name, Anise Hyssop. If you'd like to restrict the height of this tall perennial, pinch back its blue green foliage in spring before the flower buds are formed.