Apache Sunset Hyssop
Agastache rupestris
ag-ah-STAK-ee roo-PES-tris
Perennials: Rock Star
Hummingbird Mint
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
This terrific species is sometimes called Licorice or Rootbeer Plant. Plants form a bushy clump, bearing short spikes of salmon-orange flowers for months on end. This thrives in hot, sunny sites. Plants require a well drained site. Remove faded flowers regularly so that new buds will form.
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
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
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