Agastache ‘Liquorice White’

Agastache ‘Liquorice White’

Add elegance and fragrance to your summer borders with Agastache ‘Liquorice White’. This refined perennial sends up slender spires of pure white flowers above aromatic, anise-scented foliage. The blooms shimmer in the sun and draw in bees, butterflies, and other pollinators from midsummer into autumn, bringing both movement and life to your planting.

A sun-loving, drought-tolerant plant, ‘Liquorice White’ thrives in free-draining soil and is perfect for gravel gardens, herbaceous borders, or container displays. Its upright habit and airy blooms pair beautifully with both bold colours and softer pastels, making it a versatile choice for mixed schemes.

Specifications:

• Height: 60–90cm

• Spread: 30–50cm

• Flowering: July to October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, light to moderately fertile

• Maintenance: Deadhead regularly for extended flowering; cut back in early spring once growth resumes

🌿 Note for Isle of Wight planting:

Agastache ‘Liquorice White’ is well-suited to the island’s dry, sunny microclimates. Ideal for coastal gardens, raised beds, or gravel borders where it can enjoy warmth and good drainage. Protect the crown from excessive winter wet in heavy soils with a gravel mulch.

🌿 Ideal Companion Plants from The Green Standard Range:

• Stipa tenuissima ‘Ponytails’ – Soft texture to contrast with the upright blooms

• Verbena bonariensis – Airy purple clouds that complement the white flowers

• Achillea millefolium ‘Paprika’ – Warm tones for contrast and pollinator appeal

• Salvia ‘Caradonna’ – Deep purple spires to anchor the colour scheme

• Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ – Extends the season into late autumn

🌟 The Green Standard Tip:

Position ‘Liquorice White’ where you can enjoy its scent on warm days — near a path or seating area is ideal. Deadheading not only prolongs the display but also keeps the plant looking fresh well into the season.