Agastache Sunrise™ Blue Hyssop

A standout in the Sunrise™ Series, Blue is a compact perennial reaching a mature height of 24 inches and a width of 18 inches. Blooming heavily from mid-spring to mid-fall, this plant features tall, showy spikes packed with tubular, two-lipped blue flowers. These nectar-rich, fragrant blooms are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and if left to go to seed, they also attract songbirds. The striking blue flowers make stunning additions to floral arrangements and summer bouquets, whether fresh or dried.

This Agastache hybrid, commonly known as hyssop or hummingbird mint, has an upright, clumping habit with a rapid growth rate. Its aromatic gray-green foliage has a minty fragrance and can be used in teas, either fresh or dried. Known for readily self-seeding, Sunrise Blue Hyssop is ideal for naturalized areas and thrives in dry soils, making it a perfect addition to rock gardens and xeriscapes. It also shines in containers, garden beds, and mixed borders.

Resilient and low-maintenance, Sunrise Blue hummingbird mint is one of the easiest perennials to grow. It performs best in full sun or lightly shaded areas with well-drained soil that ranges from neutral to slightly acidic. Once established, it tolerates heat, drought, and light shade, though it is sensitive to wet soil, which can cause root rot. Deer resistant and rabbit resistant, this hummingbird mint benefits from occasional deadheading to encourage more blooms and limit self-seeding.