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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

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) — Ideal for xeriscaping and herb gardens, it offers both visual interest and culinary uses; flourishing from mid-summer to
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — It is remarkably drought-tolerant once established
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — Ideal for xeriscaping and herb gardens, it offers both visual interest and culinary uses
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — Agastache rupestris thrives in full sun to light shade and prefers well-drained soils
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — This drought-tolerant plant reaches up to 2-3 feet in height and spreads 1-2 feet; agastache rupestris, image 53
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — This plant presents an upright; ideal for xeriscaping and herb gardens, it offers both visual interest and culinary uses
Licorice Mint (Agastache Rupestris) — tubular orange flowers and silvery-green foliage
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