Hyssop 'Summer Love'

Hyssop 'Summer Love' (Agastache) forms attractive, upright mounds of bright green, fragrant foliage topped with dense clusters of large red-purple flowers that bloom continuously from summer into fall. The licorice-scented foliage and showy blooms draw hummingbirds and butterflies. This herbaceous perennial adds vertical interest to the rear of perennial borders.

Growing Conditions

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  Full Sun
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  Low Moisture
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  Height: 3–5 feet
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  Spread: 1–2 feet

Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; very drought tolerant once established. Avoid wet winter soils. Cut back in early spring.

Landscape Uses

Ideal for xeriscapes, cottage gardens, and pollinator borders. The long bloom season provides sustained color. Photo credit: Terra Nova.