Sun: Full, partial
Moisture: Medium-wet to medium-dry
Height: 5-6'
Bloom Time: July-September
Bloom Color: Light purple
Genotype:  Winona, MN (shares a Level II ecosystem, Mixed Woods Plains, with Southeastern Michigan).
Indigenous interactions: Species from the Agastache genus were used widely by a number of indigenous peoples as a ceremonial plant, and as a medicine for the heart, coughs, burns, or other ailments. Leaves were used for tea, or as a culinary herb for sweetening a dish (Moerman, 1998).
 
This pollinator favorite produces candle-like cylinders of tiny purple flowers with a spicy anise fragrance. Its large size and somewhat sprawling habit make this a good choice for a backyard spot--grab a chair and watch the bumblebee airshow! Produces lots of tiny seeds and re-seeds itself. The Xerces Society recommends this species as "highly attractive to pollinators" in the Great Lakes region.