Agastache rupestris |
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Licorice Mint |
Description
This plant has vibrant summer color at high elevations. It attracts hawk moths and hummers. It is a long-lived perennial freezing to the ground in winter. Sends up 2' spikes of coral flowers middle summer to early fall. Narrow leaves are fragrant and grey-green, giving the plant a soft wispy look. It needs full to partial sun and well drained sites with some additional water during blooming. Dead head for best flowering. 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
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
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Fruit Season
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Water Saving Tip:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.