Agastache rupestris
Licorice Mint
Description
This mint does well in high elevations. It is a long-lived perennial freezing to the ground in winter. It shoots up 2' tall 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.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Parking Strip, Park, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.