Agastache ‘Royal Scepter’

Common Name:

Giant Hyssop 'Royal Scepter'

Description:

Agastache 'Royal Scepter' is a striking, fast-growing perennial renowned for its tall, elegant flower spikes adorned with masses of vibrant purple blooms. Flowering profusely from summer through to autumn, this impressive variety creates a spectacular vertical display that adds height, colour and movement to garden beds and borders. Its lush green foliage releases a delightful minty fragrance when brushed or crushed, adding an extra sensory element to the garden. Rich in nectar, the tubular flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and nectar-feeding birds, making this an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. Thriving in Melbourne's climate, Agastache 'Royal Scepter' prefers a sunny position with well-drained soil and is remarkably drought tolerant once established. It requires minimal maintenance, with occasional deep watering during extended dry periods and a cutback in early spring to encourage vigorous new growth. In Melbourne's cooler winters, the plant may become semi-herbaceous, with foliage dying back before fresh growth emerges in spring. Ideal for cottage gardens, contemporary landscapes, mixed perennial borders and large decorative pots, this hardy and versatile plant delivers a magnificent display of long-lasting colour throughout the warmer months.

Form:

- Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 1–1.2 m

• Width: 0.6–0.8 m

Aspect:

- Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Purple

• Violet-purple

Key Attributes:

• Aromatic Foliage

• Bee Attracting

• Bird Attracting

• Butterfly Attracting

• Drought Tolerant Once Established

• Herbaceous

• Low Maintenance

• Perennial

• Pollinator Friendly

• Suitable for Cut Flowers

• Suitable for Pots

• Suitable for Waterwise Gardens

Toxicity:

Agastache 'Royal Scepter' is not generally considered toxic to humans, dogs or cats. However, ingestion of large quantities of plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort in pets.

Companion Plants:

• Catmint (Nepeta)

• Coneflower (Echinacea)

• Euphorbia 'Silver Swan'

• Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri)

• Lavender (Lavandula)

• Phlox 'Minnie Pearl'

• Russian Sage (Salvia yangii)

• Salvia HEATWAVE varieties

• Stokesia 'Blue Parasols'

• Yarrow (Achillea)

  Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
  PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
  Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.