AGASTACHE ‘HONEYSTICKS PURPLE’

Royal radiance, aniseed fragrance, and inexhaustible blooms — an exceptional perennial for bright gardens.

The Agastache ‘Honeysticks Purple’ illuminates the garden with its deep purple, vibrant, and refined floral spikes. From the innovative Honeysticks series, this compact and floriferous variety is recognized for its heat resistance, easy cultivation, and irresistible attraction to pollinators.
Its silvery-green, aromatic, and fragrant foliage forms a perfect setting for its dense flowers, which continuously bloom from early summer until the first frosts.

Agastache ‘Honeysticks Purple’ is ideal for dry beds, sunny pots, and modern gardens seeking color, fragrance, and lightness.

Key features:

Type: Aromatic perennial (semi-hardy)
Botanical name: Agastache hybrida ‘Honeysticks Purple’
Flower color: Intense to purplish violet
Bloom: June to October (very long)
Height: 40 to 60 cm
Habit: Compact, bushy, and branched
Foliage: Grey-green, finely serrated, anise-scented
Exposure: Full sun
Soil: Light, well-drained, poor to moderately fertile
Hardiness: Medium (down to -8/-10 °C in dry, well-drained soil)

Benefits:

Bright and prolonged flowering: intense purple all summer long
Bee-friendly and nectar-rich plant: attracts bees, butterflies, and bumblebees
Excellent heat and drought tolerance
Low maintenance: no obligatory pruning, little watering
Aromatic and fragrant foliage: notes of anise and mint
Deep and modern color: elegant contrast with orange, white, or silver tones
Compact and decorative variety: perfect for pots and small spaces

Growing and care tips:

Planting:

• Spring or autumn, in well-drained soil and full sun.

• Space plants 30 to 40 cm apart for good development.

Watering:

• Moderate, or even rare after establishment.

• Avoid overwatering, especially in winter.

Maintenance:

• Remove faded flowers to stimulate new spikes.

• Cut back stems to 10 cm from the ground in late winter.

Fertilization:

• Low-demanding: a little compost in spring is sufficient.

Wintering:

• Protect the base in cold regions (dry mulch or potted cultivation indoors).

Ideal for:

• Dry beds, borders, and sunny rockeries

• Contemporary flowering pots

• Pollinator gardens and fragrant terraces

• Combinations with lavender, salvias, gaura, verbena, echinacea

• Natural spaces or low-maintenance gardens

In summary:

The Agastache ‘Honeysticks Purple’ is a colorful, fragrant, and hassle-free perennial, perfect for modern and sustainable gardens. Its long flowering period, pleasant fragrance, and heat resistance make it a safe bet for a bright and lively summer.