Sonoran Sunset Hyssop
Agastache cana
ag-ah-STAK-ee KAY-nuh
Perennials: Rock Star
Hummingbird Mint, Licorice Plant, Rootbeer Plant
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Large lavender-rose flowers bloom over a longer time from late summer into the fall. This is a compact, drought tolerant perennial that is showier than the species. It is a great addition for rock garden or dry border. Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and bees.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gray-Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Orange
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - Fall
Habit
Upright
Height
12–18 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Spike
Characteristics
Type
Native Selection
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Hummingbirds; Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Massed
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division