A Lick of Licorice (Agastache ‘Mango Tango’ & ‘Rosie Posie’)
Posted by John Friel on Nov 4th 2021
Known as “Mexican hyssop” or “Anise hyssop,” Agastache brings a refreshing scent of sweet licorice to the sunny border. Gardeners love how it attracts butterflies, honeybees and, yes, hummingbirds. In fact, “hummingbird mint” is another nickname for this sturdy, North American-native genus.
Another plus: Once established, Agastache handles drought with aplomb.
New to our assortment this year are two varieties from renowned breeder Hans Hansen. Make room for them in your 2022 offering, and you’ll quickly see why we added them.
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The flower color reads red/orange at a distance, like its namesake. Upon closer inspection, dusky rose and light peach hues appear. The foliage is mid-green and aromatic. Height: 16-18”. Hardy in Zones 5 – 9.
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Hot pink flowers with magenta/purple highlights bloom at the very tippy-top of the stems above aromatic, bright green foliage. Naturally assumes a refined, ball-shaped habit. Height: 18 – 22”. Hardy in Zones 5 – 9.
Bring a lick of licorice to your perennial lineup. It comes with a sweet scent, hot hues and an open invitation to pollinators. Best of all, it comes in slick-planting, quick-finishing 72-cell liners from Emerald Coast Growers – your easy choice!