Agastache 'Albiflora'

Agastache 'Albiflora': A Fresh Take on a Pollinator Favourite

Agastache 'Albiflora' offers a luminous twist on traditional anise hyssop, trading deep purples for soft white bottlebrush blooms that gleam in summer sunlight. Rising above licorice-scented green foliage, its upright flower spikes bring both visual coolness and ecological richness to the garden. Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, 'Albiflora' is a refined yet rugged performer—perfect for sunny borders, herb gardens, and wildlife-friendly plantings. With its long bloom season and elegant presence, it’s a beautiful and practical choice for gardeners seeking a fresh, pollinator-supportive perennial.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 90–120 cm
• Spread: 45–60 cm, forming a tidy, upright clump
• Flower Colour: Pure white, bottlebrush-style flower spikes
• Flowering Period: Mid to late summer into early fall
• Foliage: Green, toothed, aromatic foliage with a sweet anise scent
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily for best performance)
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil; avoid wet or heavy soils

Uses and Benefits: 'Albiflora' brings a cooling brightness to hot borders and sunny pollinator gardens. Its white blooms provide contrast against richly coloured neighbours or dark foliage, while the fragrant leaves deter deer and offer tactile interest. Easy to grow, drought tolerant, and long blooming, this variety is perfect for sustainable landscapes and is equally beautiful in cut arrangements or naturalistic designs. It’s a standout in both contemporary and cottage garden styles.

Companion Plants: Pair 'Albiflora' with Echinacea 'PowWow White' to create a soft, pollinator-friendly planting with continuity of colour and bloom time. Add Achillea 'Terra Cotta' for a warm, earthy counterpoint that thrives in similar dry conditions. Finish with Panicum virgatum 'Northwind', whose upright habit and gently swaying foliage add structure and seasonal rhythm to the composition.

Care Instructions: Water regularly during the first growing season to encourage deep rooting. Once established, 'Albiflora' is drought tolerant and requires little care. Deadhead to extend blooming. Cut stems back in late fall or early spring. Avoid excess fertilization to prevent floppy growth.

History: A white-flowered form of Agastache foeniculum, 'Albiflora' stems from a species native to North America’s prairies and open woodlands. While the original species is known for its purple-blue flowers, 'Albiflora' offers a softer, more refined aesthetic. It retains all the pollinator benefits, aromatic charm, and resilience of its parent—making it a valuable addition to modern ecological gardens.

Final Thoughts: Elegant, fragrant, and easy to grow, Agastache 'Albiflora' delivers lightness and vitality to sunny gardens. Whether paired with bold colours or used in a muted palette, this white-flowering hyssop shines with understated beauty and unwavering garden value from midsummer to fall.