Summerlong Lemon Mexican Giant Hyssop

Summerlong Lemon Mexican Giant Hyssop

1 Gallon
$19.00
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Summerlong Lemon Mexican Giant Hyssop
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Summerlong Lemon Mexican Giant Hyssop

Agastache mexicanan Summerlong Lemon

A compact, long-blooming perennial with bright lemon-yellow flower spikes and aromatic anise-scented foliage that hummingbirds love.

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Description

Agastache mexicana 'Balsumlem', commonly sold under the trade name Summerlong™ Lemon, is a compact, long-blooming perennial prized for its bright lemon-yellow flower spikes and aromatic, anise-scented foliage . This award-winning selection from the Summerlong™ series is earlier to flower and has a longer bloom season than many other agastache varieties, producing dense, upright spikes of tubular, two-lipped, bright yellow blooms from late spring through summer and often into early fall . The nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The lance-shaped to narrowly ovate, deep green foliage is highly fragrant when crushed, releasing a refreshing scent reminiscent of lemon and anise, which can be used to make herbal tea . With its dense, mounded, upright habit and excellent tolerance for heat, drought, and poor soils, this low-maintenance, deer-resistant perennial is an outstanding choice for sunny borders, rock gardens, pollinator gardens, and containers.

Quick Facts

  • Foliage & Flowers: Lance-shaped to narrowly ovate, deep green, fragrant leaves with a lemon-anise scent; dense, upright spikes of tubular, two-lipped, bright lemon-yellow flowers, blooming from late spring through summer into early fall .
  • Mature Height: 16-22 inches (1.3-1.8 ft)
  • Mature Spread: 16-22 inches (1.3-1.8 ft)
  • Growth Rate: Fast 
  • Hardiness Zones: USDA 7-10 
  • Light Requirement: Full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily) 
  • Core Benefits: Long bloom season (late spring to fall), bright lemon-yellow flowers, aromatic lemon-anise foliage, attracts hummingbirds and pollinators, drought and heat tolerant, deer resistant.
  • Best Uses: Sunny borders, rock gardens, pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, containers, herb gardens (for tea), mass plantings, cut flower gardens.

Faqs

Q: How long does Summerlong™ Lemon bloom?
A: It has an exceptionally long bloom season, beginning in late spring and continuing through summer and often into early fall, providing months of bright color .

Q: How large does it get?
A: It is a compact, mounded perennial, typically reaching 16-22 inches (about 1.3-1.8 ft) in both height and spread .

Q: Is the foliage fragrant?
A: Yes, the deep green leaves release a refreshing scent reminiscent of lemon and anise (licorice)when crushed . The leaves can be used fresh or dried to make a flavorful herbal tea.

Q: Does it attract hummingbirds and pollinators?
A: Yes, the nectar-rich, bright yellow tubular flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators .

Q: How much sun does it need for the best flowering?
A: For the most abundant flower display and compact growth, plant in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily) .

Q: How much water does it need?
A: Once established, it is highly drought and heat tolerant. Water regularly during its first year. After that, it requires little to no supplemental water. It performs best with good drainage and should not be overwatered .

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