Agastache rupestris – Apache Sunset also known as the Threadleaf Giant Hyssop, is a clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial that is part of the Lamiaceae family. It features pink-orange flowers and fragrant, smoky gray leaves. It is also commonly called sunset hyssop in reference to the flower colors resembling the hues of a sunset, and rock anise hyssop or licorice hyssop in reference to the licorice-root beer-minty aroma of the foliage. It has a blooming season that lasts from July to September, can be grown in either full sun or partial shade however they like full sun best, in average, dry to medium moisture, well-draining soils, and will grow between 1.5 – 2 feet tall. A nice feature of these flowers is that they are drought tolerant. It is important to note that during the first year, they do best with medium moisture. These showy flowers will attract pollinators to your gardens such as hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. They do well in borders, containers, and are commonly used in cottage, native plant, and butterfly gardens. They are native to the cool mountain slopes in New Mexico and Arizona. Another nice feature of these flowers is that they are low maintenance, making them perfect for the busy gardener! Don’t miss out on this flower find, they will surely add a nice pop of color to any garden!
 
 
          20+ seed per pack       
 
 
Planting Zone: 6 – 9  
 
Full Sun to Part Shade
 
Height: 1.5 feet – 2 feet
 
Width: 1 foot – 1.5 feet
 
Fragrant
 
Showy
 
Attracts Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees
 
Great for Borders, Containers, Cottage Gardens, Native Plant Gardens, Butterfly Gardens
 
Drought Tolerant
 
Low Maintenance
 
Native to cool mountain slopes in New Mexico and Arizona
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