Little Adder Hyssop is a compact long-blooming perennial with stiffly upright bright green foliage. Showy spikes of fragrant lavender purple flowers bloom from early summer into fall attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Flowers best in full sun and moist well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
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Origins: |
East Asia |
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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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, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coneflower, Daylily, Russian Sage
IMAGE: Photo by NCSU Extension, Tracie Bowers, Agastache ‘Little Adder’ Annise Hyssop, (2) Ball Seed, Agastache Little Adder
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
