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Licorice Mint

Agastache Rupestris

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Overview

Agastache rupestris, or Licorice Mint, is an aromatic perennial with slender, tubular orange flowers and silvery-green foliage. This drought-tolerant plant reaches up to 2-3 feet in height and spreads 1-2 feet, attracting pollinators with its licorice scent. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, blooming from late summer to fall. Ideal for xeriscaping and herb gardens, it offers both visual interest and culinary uses.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–11Type PerennialClimate Arid, Subtropical
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — typically reaching heights of 18 to 24 inches with a similar spread; and as an aromatic accent
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — typically reaching heights of 18 to 24 inches with a similar spreadLicorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — hence the common name.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 10; exudes a delightful anise or licorice scentLicorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — attracting pollinators with its licorice scent; perennial for full or half, image 54Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — Agastache rupestris thrives in full sun to light shade and prefers well-drained soils; this plant is ideal for use inLicorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — tubular blooms that graduate from orange to pink, image 38Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — exudes a delightful anise or licorice scent+48

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — typically reaching heights of 18 to 24 inches with a similar spread; and as an aromatic accent
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — typically reaching heights of 18 to 24 inches with a similar spread
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — hence the common name.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 10; exudes a delightful anise or licorice scent
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — attracting pollinators with its licorice scent; perennial for full or half, image 54
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — Agastache rupestris thrives in full sun to light shade and prefers well-drained soils; this plant is ideal for use in
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — tubular blooms that graduate from orange to pink, image 38
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — exudes a delightful anise or licorice scent
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — and as an aromatic accent; the blossoms are densely arranged on terminal spikes, rising above its slender, grey-green
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — it boasts a robust growth habit
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — A member of the mint family
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — It is remarkably drought-tolerant once established; it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, blooming from late
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — it boasts a robust growth habit; hence the common name.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 10
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — tubular orange flowers and silvery-green foliage; typically reaching heights of 18 to 24 inches with a similar spread
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — is an aromatic perennial with slender
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — which will add dynamic life to the landscape.<br><br>In design; is an aromatic perennial with slender
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — The blossoms are densely arranged on terminal spikes, rising above its slender, grey-green foliage
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, blooming from late summer to fall; commonly referred to as Licorice Mint
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, blooming from late summer to fall
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — tubular orange flowers and silvery-green foliage; typically reaching heights of 18 to 24 inches with a, image 52
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — is an aromatic perennial with slender; attracting pollinators with its licorice scent, image 51
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — is an aromatic perennial with slender; attracting pollinators with its licorice scent
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — commonly referred to as Licorice Mint or Sunset Hyssop
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — Licorice Mint is also adored by pollinators such as hummingbirds; it is remarkably drought-tolerant once established
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — is a perennial herb celebrated for its aromatic foliage and striking floral presentation; this drought-tolerant plant
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