Perennial
Cultivation: Sunset Hyssop was also a southwest native
plant which makes it an extremely easy to grow perennial. This
1997 Plant Select® winner is drought hardy once established. The
plant will start flowering mid summer and continue until the end
of the growing season. The reddish-orange flowers are a favorite
of both hummingbirds and butterflies. The foliage of Sunset Hyssop is
aromatic with a touch of licorice.
Agastache Sunset Hyssop is one of the hardiest Hyssops available.
Plant them in well drained soil in full sun. Agastache rupestris
tolerates poor
soils and high heat quite well. Once established this wonderful
perennial dwells and sunshine, heat and dryer conditions. It does
not perform well in shady areas or constantly moist soils.
Propagation: Sunset Hyssop seed can be directly sown in
the bed when the soil temperature
reaches 55 degrees or greater. For quicker results purchase pre-started
plants from your local Garden Center or greenhouse. Space
transplants 12" to 18" apart depending on how quickly
you want the area to fill in. Once established plants can
be dug and divided during the cooler months of spring.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Mildew and rust during the
hot months.
