Agastache rupestris - Licorice Mint Hyssop

Agastache rupestris

Common Name(s): Licorice Mint Hyssop, Threadleaf Giant Hyssop, Mexican Hyssop

Pot Size: One Gallon, deep 4 inch

Agastache rupestris (Licorice Mint Hyssop) is one of the best, most durable species in the Agastache family. With smoky orange flowers held by lavender calyxes, the entire plant is scented like licorice and mint. Drought resistant/drought tolerant perennial plant.  Attracts hummingbirds, birds, extended bloom, fragrant, easy to grow, good for containers
Plant Type: Upright Tender Perennial
Size: 1.5 to 2’ tall  by 1-1.5’ wide
Light: Full Sun to part shade
Soil: Normal, loamy
Water: Dry to medium
Bloom Color and Season: Orange flowers held by lavender calyxes, July to September
Other Notes: Native to cool mountain slopes in Arizona and New Mexico  
Uses: Beds, border, ornamental

Photo credits: S. Cook