Meant to Bee™ Queen Nectarine Agastache Plant

Experience the vibrant charm and joyful activity of your garden with our Meant to Bee™ Queen Nectarine Agastache. This sun-loving perennial is a sight to behold with its soft peach flowers, each gently touched with a hint of mauve, cascading like clouds. It's a mesmerizing nectar haven for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, whose joyous hums fill the air as they feast on the sweet bounty. As a gentle breeze weaves through the garden, it carries subtle whispers of licorice from the lush green foliage, adding an unexpected sensory delight.

Our Agastache Plants are carefully nurtured without the use of harmful pesticides, ensuring they are safe for your garden and the environment. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

• - Can be planted spring, summer, of fall

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.5

Watering Specifics:

• - Water deeply during the establishment period, then allow the soil to dry between waterings
• - Drought-tolerant once established; avoid overwatering

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a light application of balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring
• - Over-fertilization can reduce the plant's aromatic oils and bloom production

Pruning and Training:

• - Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering throughout the season
• - Cut back plants by half in late winter or early spring to promote vigorous new growth

Additional Pest Management:

• - Naturally resistant to most pests and diseases, making it an easy-care plant

Blooming Indicators:

• - Blooms continuously from early summer to late fall

Light Requirements:

• - Can tolerate light shade, especially in hotter climates

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Thrives in temperatures between 60-85°F
• - Heat and drought tolerant; does not perform well in overly wet soils

Companion Plants for Agastache:

• - Euphorbia: Their unique foliage and flowers contrast well with Agastache's spikes
• - Gaura: Adds a light, airy texture to the garden with its delicate flowers
• - Penstemon: These perennials bring additional vertical interest and attract pollinators
• - Sedum: Low-growing, drought-tolerant, and offers a beautiful contrast with Agastache's upright form
• - Echinacea: Complements Agastache with its vibrant flowers and shared love of sun

Proven Winners® Meant to Bee® 'Queen Nectarine' Agastache hybrid USPP 34,896, Can PBRAF