Tall spikes of rose-pink and lilac flowers rise over liquorice-scented foliage, humming with bees and visited by honeyeaters. Drought-tolerant and long-flowering through the warm season.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 90 cm H × 50 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Sweet Lili Hyssop
Botanically, Agastache 'Sweet Lili' is a fast-growing perennial in the Lamiaceae family. It reaches around 90 cm tall and 50 cm wide at maturity, with aromatic and deciduous foliage. Pink and purple flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Sweet Lili Hyssop
Sweet Lili Hyssop suits warm-temperate, Mediterranean and cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Sweet Lili Hyssop does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Sweet Lili Hyssop performs well with relatively little water once established. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Sweet Lili Hyssop after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Sweet Lili Hyssop in the garden
Sweet Lili Hyssop earns its place for feeding bees and pollinators, attracting butterflies, drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden and its fragrance.
Companion planting & design
Combine Sweet Lili Hyssop with plants that share its preference for happy on low water and warm-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Sweet Lili Hyssop
Plant Sale lists Sweet Lili Hyssop as potted plants. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
