Agastache rupestris |
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Licorice Mint |
Description
This mint has summer color at high elevations. It is a long-lived perennial freezing to the ground in winter. It shoots up 2' spikes of coral flowers in middle summer to early fall. The narrow leaves are licorice scented. It needs full to partial sun,well drained sites with some additional water during blooming. Dead head for best flowering. It is native to mountain regions of Arizona, New Mexico and Northern Mexico.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Ranch, Rockery, Spanish, Wildgarden
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showyflower
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Parkingstrip, Publicpark, Raisedplanter, Withrocks
Special Uses
Filler, Massplanting, Naturalizing, Smallspaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Going "green" in your garden could save you 50,000 gallons of water each year and cut your maintenance by 60%.
