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Agastache rupestris

Agastache rupestris

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• 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
• This western native attracts hummingbirds, offering nectar-rich flowers that draw them in for months
• Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric)
• A 1996 High Country Gardens introduction. 2023 HCG Plant of The Year. A 1997 Plant Select® selection

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1997 Plant Select® Plant Agastache rupestris (Licorice Mint Hyssop/Sunset Hyssop) is a superior perennial enjoyed in the garden for its spicy fragrance, uniquely colored flowers, and finely textured foliage. This western native is also a superb hummingbird plant attracting them for several months with its nectar-rich flowers. Like lavender, it is an indispensable perennial for water-thrifty gardens. Agastache rupestris loves a hot, sunny position in well-drained soil. Keep an eye out for the hummingbirds when this plant is in bloom. Its nectar-rich flowers are unsurpassed in bringing hummingbirds into your garden. Seed propagated.

Learn why this is a must-have plant - and the story of its introduction to the horticultural trade! - Agastache rupestris: 2023 Plant Of The Year

Planting & Care

Tips for growing Agastache

Agastache are sun loving plants with aromatic foliage and flowers. They bloom from mid-summer into early fall and are resistant to rabbits and deer.

Agastache need lean, well-drained soils, prefer gravel mulches, and appreciate deep but infrequent watering after their second growing season

  1. Provide a fast draining soil that's naturally low in fertility, Don't plant into clay soils.
  2. Plant in full hot sun.
  3. Just a few handfuls of compost in the planting hole is enough. Don't plant into a rich, highly amended soil..
  4. Fertilize the Agastache just once in fall with Yum Yum Mix.
  5. New transplants need regular irrigation their first growing season to establish themselves. Watering can be reduced greatly during the second growing season when the plants have matured.

To improve winter-hardiness, and encourage re-seeding, leave the stems intact over the winter. In mid-spring, remove old stems just above the new foliage, about 4 or 5 inches above ground level.

If your conditions don't lend themselves to growing Agastache in your garden, they do well planted in containers.

More in-depth guidance for growing Agastache:Agastache Growing Tips, Agastache: Super-Stars of the Perennial World, and All About Planting Agastache.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Water Tolerance

Xeric

Bloom Time

Early summer to fall

Advantages

  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Attracts Birds
  • Native
  • Mass Plantings
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Easy To Grow
  • Fragrant
  • Container Planting
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Additional information

Mature Height

36-42" tall

Mature Spread

18" wide

Soil Type

  • Well-Drained Soil
  • Low Fertility Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Waterwise

Planting Time

  • Fall

Awards

Plant Select®, HCG Plant Of The Year

Special Groups

  • High Country Gardens Introduction

Growing Zones

  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes

Ships As

Potted Plant
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Overall rating: 4.611111 / 5 from 36 reviews.

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Beautiful

"It started very small but grew huge and had an amazing bloom in the first year. And it's already pushing new greenery in ohio! Bloomed from june till Oct!"

— Brooke (5/5)

"So far so good"

— CASSANDRA (4/5)

Wow

"Though one plant was scrawny when it came in but as soon as I planted it it grew healthy and tall . I get tons of compliments from all ages."

— MARY (5/5)

I would buy this again!

"My plant arrived very healthy, and was blooming when it arrived!"

— SHL (5/5)

Arrived looking good

"Hope to support local bees and birds."

— CO54 (5/5)

Favorite agastache

"This was the first agastache I used in my gardens and it is my favorite. I purchased several in 2012 and through self-seeding and division it is still going strong. The hummingbirds love it. It thrives around our hot, dry patio area. I've also used it in pots in other parts of the gardens. Because it self seeds, I've given new starts to friends who also love it."

— Prairie G. (5/5)

Stands up to hail, but not deer

"Good grower, but not deer resistant"

— Not N. (1/5)

These were excellent quality

"Love the scent, attracts hummingbirds, and best of all, deer resistant!"

— ColoPam (5/5)

Arrived quickly and in excellent condition.

"Planted to attract hummingbirds."

— J-Bird (5/5)

One of my favorite plants!

"My small yard requires container gardens. I've had this Agastache rupestris before and it lived for 3 years. These plants are so beautiful."

— Kat (5/5)

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