Agastache rupestris

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Licorice Mint

 
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This mint has summer color at high elevations. It is a long-lived perennial freezing to the ground in winter. It shoots up 2' 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.

 

  • Anatomy

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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

n/a

 

Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.