Plant Type

Perennial, Herb

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Purple

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Raised Planter

 

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Sonoran Sunset bloom a little earlier than other agastache, with whorls of purple to orchid, fragrant flowers. Foliage is grey-green and aromatic, smelling of mint and licorice. Grows about 12 to 18 inches tall and wide, its compact habit makes it a great fit for an established perennial border or parkstrip.

Grow in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade, though best in full sun. Good soil drainage is essential. Plants will perform poorly and may not survive winter in unamended clay soils or over-watered soils. Plants tolerate heat and some dry soils once established. Deadhead spent flower blooms to promote additional bloom. Cut back the dead stems in late winter to early spring. Sandy/gravelly mulches will protect plants and help to avoid onset of rot.