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Suitability for cut flowers — Agastache clayt. ex Gronov.

Agastache Clayt. ex Gronov.

Agastache is a valuable cut flower crop due to its sturdy, upright flower spikes and long vase life.

In the reference 6 varieties crop Giant hyssop, where this is mentioned in the description.

Plants of the genus Agastache possess long flower spikes with spike-like inflorescences, valued for their texture, wide range of shades, and distinct aroma of anise, mint, or licorice. Cut inflorescences retain their freshness for a long time and are also suitable for use in dried arrangements.

To achieve optimal longevity, it is recommended to harvest when individual flowers in the inflorescence have just begun to open. Depending on climatic conditions, the crop can be grown as a perennial or an annual, and staggered sowing is used to extend the market supply period.

General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for cutting.

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Varieties of Giant hyssop mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Blue Boa

Active

Agastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop

Korlipara Harini

4 records

Agastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop

Janet N. Egger

2 records