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Botanical illustration of Sunset Hyssop (Agastache rupestris) — a deciduous perennial for USDA zones 4–9

Agastache rupestris

Sunset Hyssop

PerennialDeciduousNative
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Mature size
1.5–3 ft tall
1.5–2 ft wide
Sun
Full Sun
Water use
Very Low
USDA zones
4–9
Soil
Lean, drained
Bloom
Orange-pink
Summer · Fall

Notable features

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Companion plants for Sunset Hyssop

Six water-wise companions matched on water use, sun, USDA zone, and how they layer visually beside Sunset Hyssop.

Botanical illustration of Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia aquifolium) — a evergreen shrub for USDA zones 3–9

Oregon Grape Holly

Native

Mahonia aquifolium

Shrub5–6 ft tallZones 3–9
Botanical illustration of Silver Buffaloberry (Shepherdia argentea) — a deciduous shrub for USDA zones 3–7

Silver Buffaloberry

Native

Shepherdia argentea

Shrub6–12 ft tallZones 3–7
Botanical illustration of Creeping Mahonia (Mahonia repens) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 3–8

Creeping Mahonia

Native

Mahonia repens

Groundcover1–1.5 ft tallZones 3–8
Botanical illustration of Gambel Oak (Quercus gambelii) — a deciduous tree for USDA zones 4–8

Gambel Oak

Native

Quercus gambelii

Tree15–30 ft tallZones 4–8
Botanical illustration of New Mexico Privet (Forestiera neomexicana) — a deciduous tree for USDA zones 4–8

New Mexico Privet

Native

Forestiera neomexicana

Tree10–18 ft tallZones 4–8
Botanical illustration of Snow-in-Summer (Cerastium tomentosum) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 3–7

Snow-in-Summer

Cerastium tomentosum

Groundcover0.5–1 ft tallZones 3–7
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