Purple Giant Hyssop Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow purple giant hyssop seeds in the fall, pressing the seeds into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the Agastache Scrophulariaefolia seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting on the surface of the soil. To start indoors, plant on the surface of a flat with bottom heat of 70 degrees F and consistent moisture. Germination should take place within 6-10 days. As soon as the seedlings are big enough to handle and there is no chance of frost, they can be transplanted.
Growing: Keep young seedlings watered. Medium to moist soil is best for this plant, but the plant is somewhat drought tolerant once it reaches maturity and adapts to many types of soil. Plants will bloom the second year from seed. It reseeds itself readily, so if volunteer plants are not wanted deadhead the faded flower spikes. This plant attracts bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.
Harvesting: Fresh leaves can be individually harvested for tea, salads, or medicinal use throughout the growing season; in the morning after the dew has dried is the best time for harvesting. Take individual leaves first from the bottom of the stem and work up to the top. Do not remove more than 60% of the plant at any one time. To harvest entire stalks for drying, cut them 2-3" from the ground and hang them upside down to dry.
Seed Saving: When the flower spikes begin to dry and turn brown, remove them and spread them out to dry; thresh them to remove the seed. Shaking the entire plant's seed heads into a container is also effective, but the process should be repeated daily until all the Agastache Scrophulariaefolia seed has matured. Store purple giant hyssop seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Lavender Hyssop
Latin Name: Agastache scrophulariaefolia
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7
US Regions: Midwest, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 76,500
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 72 Inches
Color: Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Aromatic, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers, Deer Resistant
Too early to tell
Great service. Seeds arrived as promised. Will plant this spring.
2021 Review
I'm thoroughly satisfied with your business, and seeds.
You are the first group that I recommend to Newbie Gardeners. I've done that, many, many times.
.
Hank
Seeds well packed
Arrived promptly and already sowed for fall germination. Nice envelopes. Time will tell if the weather helps me get fall plants started for blooms next year.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow purple giant hyssop seeds in the fall, pressing the seeds into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the Agastache Scrophulariaefolia seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting on the surface of the soil. To start indoors, plant on the surface of a flat with bottom heat of 70 degrees F and consistent moisture. Germination should take place within 6-10 days. As soon as the seedlings are big enough to handle and there is no chance of frost, they can be transplanted.
Growing: Keep young seedlings watered. Medium to moist soil is best for this plant, but the plant is somewhat drought tolerant once it reaches maturity and adapts to many types of soil. Plants will bloom the second year from seed. It reseeds itself readily, so if volunteer plants are not wanted deadhead the faded flower spikes. This plant attracts bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.
Harvesting: Fresh leaves can be individually harvested for tea, salads, or medicinal use throughout the growing season; in the morning after the dew has dried is the best time for harvesting. Take individual leaves first from the bottom of the stem and work up to the top. Do not remove more than 60% of the plant at any one time. To harvest entire stalks for drying, cut them 2-3" from the ground and hang them upside down to dry.
Seed Saving: When the flower spikes begin to dry and turn brown, remove them and spread them out to dry; thresh them to remove the seed. Shaking the entire plant's seed heads into a container is also effective, but the process should be repeated daily until all the Agastache Scrophulariaefolia seed has matured. Store purple giant hyssop seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Lavender Hyssop
Latin Name: Agastache scrophulariaefolia
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7
US Regions: Midwest, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 76,500
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 72 Inches
Color: Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Aromatic, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers, Deer Resistant
Reviews
Review
Too early to tell
Great service. Seeds arrived as promised. Will plant this spring.
Review
2021 Review
I'm thoroughly satisfied with your business, and seeds.
You are the first group that I recommend to Newbie Gardeners. I've done that, many, many times.
.
Hank
Review
Seeds well packed
Arrived promptly and already sowed for fall germination. Nice envelopes. Time will tell if the weather helps me get fall plants started for blooms next year.
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