Sunset Hyssop

 

Sunset hyssop is an upright, clump-forming, flowering perennial with spikes of soft orange and purple flowers.

The narrow gray-green leaves emit a fragrance like root beer. It is very attractive to hummingbirds and hawk moths.

It is one of the best perennial flowers to add color to a landscape and support a variety of insects and birds. It looks great planted next to ornamental grasses and spring bloomers.

We highly recommend this plant.

 

 

Dense cluster of flowering plants with purple and pink blossoms in a garden.
Flowering plants with red and purple blossoms and feathery green leaves, backed by tall grasses and a green bush.
Close-up of orange and red tubular flowers on green stems.
A dense cluster of flowering plants with pink and red flowers and green feathery foliage.
Hummingbird moth hovering near orange and purple flowers.
A garden with orange and pink flowers, leafy plants, and tall grasses in front of a brick wall.
Close-up of flowering plants with bright orange and pinkish-purple blooms, set against a brick wall background.
A bushy plant with vibrant orange flowers in a garden setting.
Orange and purple flowers with green leaves.

Sunset Hyssop

 

Sunset hyssop is an upright, clump-forming, flowering perennial with spikes of soft orange and purple flowers.

The narrow gray-green leaves emit a fragrance like root beer. It is very attractive to hummingbirds and hawk moths.

It is one of the best perennial flowers to add color to a landscape and support a variety of insects and birds. It looks great planted next to ornamental grasses and spring bloomers.

We highly recommend this plant.

 

 

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Agastache rupestris

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Pronunciation

ah-guh-STAH-kee rue-PES-tris

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Mature Height

2 to 3 ft.

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Mature Spread

2 to 3 ft.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

orange with hints of purple

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Bloom time

summer to fall

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

high deserts of Arizona, New Mexico

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4b-10

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 7,000 ft.

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