{"product_id":"agastache-rugosa-alabaster","title":"Agastache rugosa 'Alabaster'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Korean Mint and Giant Hyssop, Agastache is a very attractive, reliable, long-flowering perennial with aromatic herby foliage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- An abundance of cool white bottlebrush-like flowers are produced on slender upright stems from late June until November. Deadheading regularly will prolong the flowering time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Its oval, pointed foliage is very aromatic with a kind of liquoricey scent, and is known to have some traditional herbal and culinary uses. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Requires well-draining soil in full sun or dappled shade, and does not like areas that get too wet in winter. A very common cottage garden plant due to its abundant flowering and tall upright form, making it also a staple in prairie-style planting combined with ornamental grasses. It has good drought tolerance, once established, and is also suited for coastal and Mediterranean-style gardens too. Its flowers can make a nice addition to cut flower arrangements. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- It is a huge wildlife attractor, with its flowers appealing to a wide range of pollinator species, and the seed heads that follow can be beneficial to birds in the winter months. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Can sometimes be considered short-lived, and so may need replacing every few years. This can be helped by dividing congested clumps every 3-4 years, and by planting appropriately so it is protected from very wet winter gardens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Height and Spread approx. 60-90cm x 40-60cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Supplied in a 9cm pot\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smarty Plants Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57244760539484,"sku":"A. Agastache  B. NL-645969591  C. 15569361  D. NL","price":5.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/5946\/6076\/files\/Agastache_Alabaster1_dreamstime_l_167272553.jpg?v=1775076258","url":"https:\/\/www.smartyplants.ie\/products\/agastache-rugosa-alabaster","provider":"Smarty Plants Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}