AGASTACHE NEPETOIDES

This towering plant, rather unshowy in the summer, is truly magnificent in autumn – dark, striking candelabras are held aloft by a glowing skeleton of strong, lime-yellow stems. Easily grown and raised from seed (it will f lower in the first year), this is a short-lived perennial loved by bees.

Height 2m. Origin North America. Conditions Full sun and well-drained soil. Hardiness USDA 2a-8b. Season of interest Late summer into winter.