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'
Width 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
Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.