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.
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
In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.
Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.