This is a wonderful perennial plant known for its vibrant golden-yellow foliage and lovely lavender-blue flowers.
The Golden Jubilee Mexican Hyssop is a sun-loving plant that thrives in full sun exposure. It prefers well-drained soil and is quite drought-tolerant once established, making it a great choice for xeriscaping or low-water gardens.
One of the standout features of this plant is its aromatic leaves, which have a scent reminiscent of anise or licorice. The flowers are also a favorite of pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your garden.
This plant typically grows to be about 2-3 feet tall and wide. It blooms from mid-summer to early fall, providing a long-lasting splash of color in your garden.
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Origins: |
Midwest N. America |
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
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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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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, Naturalized Areas, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coneflower, Daylily, Russian Sage
IMAGES: Photos by Alwyn Ladell, (1) "Denewood", 55 Alum Chine Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, (2) "Denewood", 55 Alum Chine Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, (3) Photo by Kingsbrae Garden, Agastache foeniculum 'Golden Jubilee' Anise Hyssop, (4) Photo by David J. Stang, Agastache foeniculum Golden Jubilee 9zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
