{"product_id":"agastache-morello","title":"Agastache 'Morello'","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"pd-title-head\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgastache\u003c\/em\u003e 'Morello'\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-border plantings, cottage gardens, large patio containers, pollinator gardens, cutting gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e The largest, densest flower spikes in the genus, in a deep burgundy-rose that no other agastache offers. It starts in late spring — weeks ahead of most hummingbird mints — and keeps producing until frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clumping — multiple crowns forming a broad vertical clump\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy and rose pink\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, taking on bronze-purple tones in cool weather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27–33 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring through fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost agastache give you a color choice between blue-purple and warm orange. 'Morello' gives you cherry juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inflorescences are the largest in the genus — long, wide, and densely packed with rose-pink tubular florets held in burgundy calyces. Because the calyces hold their color after the florets drop, the spike stays ornamental well past its actual bloom window. Flowering begins in late spring, considerably earlier than most hummingbird mints, and continues in succession until frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoliage is mid-green through the heat of summer and takes on bronze and purple tints as temperatures cool in spring and fall, which reinforces the flower color at both ends of the season. The plant builds multiple crowns quickly, so it thickens into a broad upright clump rather than thinning out in the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt draws hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies steadily, and it holds up in heat and drought once established. Deer and rabbits leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMorello Agastache Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun. This is not a plant that tolerates shade gracefully — stems stretch and the flower count falls off sharply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell-drained soil is the requirement. Average fertility is fine and lean is better than rich; overly fertile ground produces soft growth that leans. Winter wet is the real hazard, so amend heavy clay with grit or plant on a raised mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater through the first season to establish. After that it prefers to dry down between waterings and only needs help in extended drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkip fertilizer in decent soil. On poor ground, one spring application of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/slow-release-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eslow release fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e covers the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut spent spikes back to a leaf node to keep new ones coming. Leave the framework standing over winter to protect the crown and feed birds, then cut to the base in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivide every three to four years in spring if the clump becomes crowded. Container growing: choose a pot with real depth for the root system, use a gritty free-draining mix, and water when the top inch dries. Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Size is the Morello Agastache for Sale Online?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Morello Agastache ships in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipment. Plants may arrive with buds or blooms during the active growing season. If you have specific sizing or planting questions, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Almanac Planting Co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Large Does Morello Agastache Grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a mature height of about 27–33 in. and a spread of roughly 22 in. in the garden. Growth rate is fast. If you have questions about spacing for your site, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Almanac Planting Co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are some common names for this plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral are in regular use, listed from most to least common:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHummingbird mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyssop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnise hyssop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLicorice mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 'Morello' considered a native plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a nativar — a named selection bred from native species rather than a wild species itself. Its parentage traces to \u003cem\u003eAgastache cusickii\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA. cana\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eA. pallida\u003c\/em\u003e, all North American. Pollinator value is comparable to the parent species. You can see how it fits alongside our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/native-plants\"\u003eNative Plants of North America\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow early does it actually start blooming?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate spring, typically May in the middle of its range. That is several weeks ahead of most agastache, which usually wait until June. The bloom then runs in succession rather than in one flush, so the plant stays in flower until frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it get, and will it need staking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leafy clump holds around 27 inches and the spikes carry to roughly 33. It does not normally need staking — the stems are stout and the multi-crown habit supports itself. Rich soil and shade are what cause leaning, not height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it compare to older varieties like 'Bolero'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Morello' produces more crowns and heavier branching, larger individual flowers, and denser inflorescences, and it blooms longer. It is also more upright where 'Bolero' tends to sprawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Almanac Planting Co","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch \/ Fall '26 Pre-Order","offer_id":47549947281570,"sku":"APC-AMO-4in-1yr","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ Fall '26 Pre-Order","offer_id":47574207987874,"sku":"APC-AMO-1-1yr","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9374\/6850\/files\/Agastache-Morello-3.jpg?v=1787664121","url":"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/agastache-morello","provider":"Almanac Planting Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}