Agastache rupestris 'Sunset Hyssop'
Licorice Mint
Image courtesy of Swift Greenhouses
- Salmon-orange tubular flowers
- Blooms early-late summer
- Silver-green narrow foliage
- Great texture in garden
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in full sun, in well drained soil. It's a good idea to mix gravel in with the soil to ensure good drainage, especially in winter. Naturally heat and drought tolerant. Wonderful border plant for perennial gardens.
Height: 18-30 in
Spread: 18 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Orange
Zone: 4-10
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Fragrant
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Focal Point
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Agastache
Common Name: Anise Hyssop
Member of the mint family. Agastache has aromatic foliage and flowers; resembling that of licorice. An upright, clumping habit. Excellent source of nectar and highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Seeds provide winter food source for birds.