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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Sweet Lili Hyssop is happy on low water, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Sweet Lili Hyssop with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and warm-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Sweet Lili Hyssop
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