Licorice Mint (Agastache rupestris)
Licorice Mint
Copyright: Fred Miller
(aka Sunset Hyssop)
The brash silvery leaves and bold orange blooms make the Licorice Mint plant a butterfly garden stand-out.
The fragrant spice of the flower’s nectar will entice hummingbirds and butterflies directly to its blooms.
This shrubby plant loves the sun and needs very little water making it an excellent choice for a wildflower butterfly sanctuary or your back yard.
Licorice Mint is a Nectar Plant for:
Gulf Fritillary, Red-spotted Purple, Western Tiger Swallowtail, West Coast Lady, and more
Licorice Mint Specifications:
Color(s): Coral, orange flowers
Sun Exposure: Sun
Soil: Well-drained
Average Height: 1 1/2 ft. to 2 1/2 ft.
Average Spread: 1 ft. to 2 ft.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 5 to 11
