Agastache rugosa 'Little Adder'

Little Adder Hyssop

Herbaceous Perennial

Dark lavender spikes bloom from summer until fall and provides an excellent aroma to any garden or container. Compact in size and has an extensive amount of blooms throughout the year.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat

Water Needs: Average

Description

Size: 18 - 24 tall x 18 - 24 wide
Shape / Form: Clumping, Upright
Foliage Texture: Medium
Foliage Quality: Medium

Features: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Dwarf / Compact Plant, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Flowers, Fragrant, Long Blooming

Foliage Color: Green

Flower Color: Blue, Purple / Violet
Bloom Season: Jun, Jul, Aug, Summer, Fall
Flower Shape: Spike /Spire


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Beds and Borders, Container, Cutting Garden, Hell Strip, Small Gardens
Special Situations: Deer Resistant, Low Water / No Water
Wildlife: Bees, Beneficial Insects, Birds, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Rabbit Resistant

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Summer, Fall
Position / Role: front of border
Plant Behavior: Clumping

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: medium

Plant Combos