Agastache rupestris (Sunset Hyssop)

Mature Height: 2-3’

Mature Spread: 2-3’

Hardy To: 6,500’

Water: Low

Exposure: Full Sun

Flower Color: Orange Pink

Flower Season: Summer to Fall

Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Resistant To: Deer, Rabbits

Description: This native to the Southwest truly encapsulates a Western sunset in its flowers. Bold spikes of sunset-orange flowers are borne from August to frost. The Sunset Hyssop is known for its distinct aromas of licorice, root beer, and mint, and it possesses nectar rich flowers that are unsurpassed in their attractiveness

to hummingbirds. It will thrive in our hot dry climate in sun or partial shade, and it is one of the best, most durable species in the agastache family. The Sunset Hyssop is deer and rabbit resistant and cold and drought-tolerant (once established).

Care: The Sunset Hyssop loves a hot, sunny position with well- drained soil. Can be divided in summer to propogate. Prune at the beginning of the growing season for sturdier, more vigorous growth.