
Agastache rupestris (Licorice Mint Hyssop)
Introducing Agastache rupestris, also known as Licorice Mint Hyssop, a stunning herbaceous perennial that will add color and fragrance to any garden. This plant produces spikes of tubular-shaped flowers that bloom in a range of warm colors, including orange, pink, and red, from early summer through to early autumn. The flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a great choice for pollinator gardens. Agastache rupestris grows to a height of 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) and spreads up to 2 feet (60 cm) wide, making it an excellent choice for garden borders, mass plantings, and container planting. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established. This plant's foliage has a distinctive anise or licorice scent, making it a popular choice for herbal tea and culinary uses. The leaves are also believed to have medicinal properties and have been used traditionally to treat various ailments, including col