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 xeriscape. We highly recommend this plant.
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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 xeriscape. We highly recommend this plant.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Agastache rupestris
Pronunciation
ah-guh-STAH-kee rue-PES-tris
Mature Height
2 to 3 ft.
Mature Spread
2 to 3 ft.
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.
Flower Color
orange with hints of purple
Bloom time
summer to fall
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
high deserts of Arizona, New Mexico
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4b-10
Elevation Limit
hardy to 7,000 ft.
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