Agastache 'Morello'

Agastache ‘Morello’ is an upright, aromatic perennial with dense spikes of deep rose and burgundy-pink flowers above dark green foliage. The cultivar is known for its long bloom season and nectar-rich flowers, making it useful in sunny borders and pollinator plantings. ## Garden Use Plant it in a sunny mixed border, group it for a strong color block, or use it in a large container. Its licorice-scented foliage and flowers provide a sensory element as well as color. The [ThinkPlants cultivar listing](https://online.flippingbook.com/view/136630514/94/) identifies Terra Nova as breeder and gives dense burgundy-rose spikes, summer-to-fall flowering, 26–28 inches of foliage height, 21–23 inches of spread, and good mildew tolerance; flowering stems can reach 33 inches. Terra Nova’s patent list identifies the cultivar as PP29527 / EU51349. The [White Flower Farm profile](https://www.whiteflowerfarm.com/collections/agastache/products/agastache-morello) describes flowers held above burgundy calyces and nectar that attracts hummingbirds and bees. ## Siting and Size Choose full sun and well-drained soil. Published mature dimensions vary: Terra Nova gives about 27 inches of foliage height and 22 inches of spread, with flowering stems to 33 inches; other growers report a similar 27–33 inch height and roughly 22 inches wide. Allow about two feet between plants and avoid persistently waterlogged soil. USDA zones 5–10 are reported by the breeder and growers. ## Seasonal Interest Showy spikes can begin in late spring or early summer and continue through fall in suitable climates. The dark foliage is most noticeable in cooler conditions. ## Maintenance Water during establishment and extended dry spells, and avoid persistently saturated soil. Deadhead faded spikes to tidy the clump and prolong the flower display; no intensive shaping is needed.