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Agastache rupestris (Licorice Mint, Sunset Hyssop)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 32438

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Lamiales Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Agastache Species: Agastache rupestris

Common Names add thread-leaf giant hyssop edit | delete Licorice mint edit | delete Sunset hyssop edit | delete threadleaf giant hyssop edit | delete Plant Types edit Drought Tolerant Fragrant Perennial   Zones / Hardiness edit 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Flowering Start edit July   Flowering End edit October   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit Acicular   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Container/Patio Alpine/Rock Garden Butterfly Garden Wildflower Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun   Soil Types edit Dry Well-drained Tolerant of Most Types   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Orange   Wildlife Value edit Butterflies (nectar source) Deer Resistant Hummingbirds Rabbit Resistant   Propagation Techniques edit   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Shorter lived in colder areas and heavier soils. Blooms the first year. edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Add Your Opinion About This Plant Kay (765) wrote on Jun 20 2010 Rating for this plant: Pretty, airy foliage with orange blooms in summer. Does well in heat,and dry sunny areas. I like this opinion Note: please don't use this box to post questions, you can do that on our forums instead.

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