Agastache Sunrise Blue Hyssop
Best low-maintenance perennial for busy gardeners seeking pollinator-friendly landscapes.
Agastache Sunrise™ Sky Blue Hyssop is a vibrant perennial that blooms from early summer to fall, offering tall spikes of violet-blue flowers. Its mint-scented foliage is a delightful addition to teas and is resistant to deer and rabbits. This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun and tolerates dry conditions, making it ideal for borders, containers, and xeriscapes. Attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, it provides continuous color and fragrance throughout the season with minimal care.
$23.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
853
/ 3184
#853 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-13%
Below average
SKU
29125
Who it's for
- Landscape designers seeking long-lasting vertical color throughout the season
- Eco-conscious gardeners supporting local hummingbird and butterfly populations
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance plants for dry, sunny landscapes
Who should skip it
- Low-effort gardeners wanting plants that never require pruning
- Gardeners working with heavy, water-retaining clay soil
- Planners desiring permanent, long-term perennial garden structures
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Attraction
A magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds throughout the growing season.
Maintenance Effort
Thrives with minimal intervention once established in the garden.
Drought Tolerance
Handles dry spells with ease, perfect for low-water landscape designs.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits from snacking on your borders.
Bloom Longevity
Provides consistent violet-blue color from early summer well into autumn.
Versatility
Adapts beautifully to containers, garden beds, or xeriscape installations.
Key Specs
SKU
29125
Genus
Agastache
Variety
Sky Blue
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
2 Feet
Mature Width
18 inches
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Features
- Long blooming period
- Attracts pollinators
- Mint-scented foliage
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Drought tolerant
- Low maintenance
- Fragrant flowers and foliage
- Suitable for containers
What customers say
Customers consistently highlight the exceptional reliability and quality of this Agastache variety. Reviewers frequently note the plant's robust health upon delivery, establishing quickly and producing vibrant, long lasting blue blooms throughout the season. Its strong performance, even in challenging conditions, makes it a highly valued addition to garden landscapes. The consensus confirms this hyssop is a reliable performer offering excellent visual impact and attracting numerous pollinators.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety is considered deer and rabbit resistant. The mint-scented foliage is generally unappealing to browsing animals, making it a reliable choice for gardens where wildlife pressure is a concern.
Absolutely. Its compact size—reaching about 2 feet tall and 18 inches wide—makes it an excellent candidate for containers, provided the pot has good drainage and receives full sun.
It is a low-maintenance plant that thrives with minimal intervention. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and only requires moderate watering, making it ideal for busy gardeners or xeriscapes.
Yes, the mint-scented leaves are edible and can be used to brew a fragrant, flavorful tea. Always ensure you are not using synthetic pesticides on the plant if you intend to consume the foliage.
This plant performs best in loamy, well-drained soil. Good drainage is essential to prevent root rot, especially during the winter months in cooler hardiness zones.
Yes, it is a magnet for beneficial insects. The tall spikes of violet-blue flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds throughout the summer and fall.
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