Monrovia® Morello Hyssop is a long-blooming perennial with stiffly upright aromatic bright green foliage. Large showy spikes of fragrant burgundy-rose flowers bloom from early spring into fall attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Flowers best in full sun and moist well-drained soils. Morello has good mildew resistance and drought tolerant.
Type: |
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Origins: |
N. America |
Height: |
2' - 2.5' |
Spread: |
1.5' - 2' |
Spacing: |
1.5' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 10 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Crown and root rot may occur in poorly drained soils. No serious pests or disease issues but watch for powdery mildew, wilt, and rust.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coneflower, Daylily, Russian Sage
IMAGE: Photo courtesy of Monrovia Nursery
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.