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Posted 01/16/2023 in Perennial

Agastache rupestris

A gorgeous flower that is commonly refference as sunset hyssop do its flower coloring being brilliant hues of sunsets; Agastache rupestris features burnt orange flowers with purple calyxes on top of square stems with aromatic gray-green leaves. A sporadic rebloom will occur if plants are cut back in late summer.

Post Details

Latin Name
Agastache rupestris
Common Name
Giant hyssop
Planting Zone
Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
1.5-2 ft
Spread
1-1.5 ft
Suggested Uses
Cottage Garden
Potential Pests
Crown rot, root rot, rust, powdery mildew, and leaf spots

Plant Story

A gorgeous flower that is commonly refference as sunset hyssop do its flower coloring being brilliant hues of sunsets; Agastache rupestris features burnt orange flowers with purple calyxes on top of square stems with aromatic gray-green leaves. A sporadic rebloom will occur if plants are cut back in late summer.

Special Care Instructions

Sandy soils protect the plants from root rot. Best with medium moisture. Deadhead flowers.

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