Agastache rugosa 'Little Adder' PP26514

Anise Hyssop

Photo Credit: Ball Horticutural Co


Agastache rugosa 'Little Adder' PP26514

Anise Hyssop

Standing just half the height of 'Black Adder', this compact selection is easy to fit into any sunny, hot, dry landscape. What it lacks in height, it makes up for in three times the flower power of tall hyssops. It presents beautifully in containers at retail and is long blooming, bearing deep purple buds and violet-blue flower spikes.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 5 - 9
  • Height: 15-18
  • Spread: 18-22
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Blue Shades, Violet Shades
  • Fragrant: Yes
  • Good Cut Flower: No
  • Native: Not native to North America
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: Yes
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 5 - 9
  • Height: 15-18
  • Spread: 18-22
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Blue Shades, Violet Shades
  • Fragrant: Yes
  • Good Cut Flower: No
  • Native: Not native to North America
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

Agastaches grow and flower best in full sun, though they will tolerate light shade. Provide consistent moisture but do not overwater; good drainage is a necessity. Pinch plants early for more compact growth and an improved flower display. Long lasting blooms provide an extended sales window. A favorite of bees, butterflies and hummingbirds; ideal for pollinator gardens.

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s, 72s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
  • Moisture in Production: Average, Low
  • Requires Shade in Production: No
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
  • Vernalization Beneficial: Yes