Hummingbird mint, giant hyssop


Photo: Tupelo Grove Nursery		Hummingbird mint, giant hyssop Agastache species and cultivars Trees and Shrubs South Australia Region

	Elegant spikes up to 1.2m, laden with flowers, are held over deliciously fragrant foliage from October to May. Cultivars are available in a variety of colours from apricots, salmons, pinks and blues. Wonderful long-flowering plant forming an airy haze of flowers, complementing many cottage plantings and ornamental borders. Leaves can be added to summer salads, for a mild lemon-anise flavour. Cut down to the ground in winter to maintain a healthy, compact bush. An excellent plant for attracting birds, bees and beneficial insects to your garden. A popular cultivar is 'Sweet Lili' (pictured).