(African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile)

The naturally occurring African lily subspecies, Agapanthus praecox ssp. orientalis, is tall, has longer more arching leaves than other variants and shorter more open-faced flowers ranging from medium blue to white. Flower clusters and plant clumps also tend to be larger and denser. Lots of cultivated varieties exist.

Queen of the African lilies, Agapanthus praecox is a large-flowered beauty with lustrous, strap-like, evergreen foliage. Long leafless stems topped with...

(African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile)

Bred to bloom longer and more densely than the rest of its kind, Snowstorm™ can be counted on for long-lasting seasonal white flower color. Born to the mild climate of South Africa, this strap-leaved perennial originates from the coastal regions of the Cape where it tolerates a long dry season and mild maritime conditions year around. The cultivar was developed in Europe and is touted for its early bloom and amazing density bloom—up to fifty stems per plant!

This perennial has long been valued...

(African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile)

The naturally occurring African lily subspecies, Agapanthus praecox ssp. praecox, is tall, has fewer more upright leaves than other variants and its flowers are medium violet-blue.

Queen of the African lilies, Agapanthus praecox is a large-flowered beauty with lustrous, strap-like, evergreen foliage. Long leafless stems topped with rounded clusters of variable violet-blue or white, liliaceous flowers appear in profusion, especially if plants are well-tended. Each...

(Agastache, Apricot Sunrise Hyssop, Hummingbird Hyssop)

Apricot sunrise hyssop is a strongly aromatic, highly drought tolerant, short-lived perennial. Throughout summer, this member of the mint family produces strongly scented leaves that subtend short stems topped with loose spikes of, fragrant, tubular flowers of orange-red that fade to golden apricot.

Everblooming and tolerant of poor soils, it requires little deadheading and is highly attractive to hummingbirds. Apricot sunrise hyssop is a superior perennial for southwestern gardens and looks great...

(Hyssop)

A hummingbird magnet, this tall, upright perennial is native to Arizona, New Mexico and Mexico. It is bears tubular rosy-magenta blooms in open spikes from mid-summer through fall. Its leaves have a minty-lemon scent when crushed.

Agastache is suitable for a perennial border, wildflower planting, or herb garden. It should be grown in sun and well-drained soil.

(Mosquito Plant)

A member of the mint family, this upright herbaceous perennial is native to Texas and New Mexico. Its open spikes of purple-rose, tubular flowers appear in summer and fall. The leaves have a minty, fruity fragrance.

This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant likes well drained soil and full sun. It is an excellent choice for sunny mixed borders and hummingbird gardens and does well in containers.

(Mosquito Plant, Purple Pygmy Hyssop)

Selected for its relatively compact habit, this seed-grown herbaceous perennial bears spikes of bright purple-rose, tubular flowers in summer and fall. The leaves have a minty, fruity fragrance.

This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant likes well drained soil and full sun. It is an excellent choice for sunny mixed borders and hummingbird gardens and does well in containers.

(Mosquito Plant, Sonoran Sunset® Hyssop)

Sonoran Sunset™ is a free-blooming, compact selection of Agastache cana, a herbaceous perennial native to Texas and New Mexico. It bears dense spikes of bright rose-pink, tubular flowers in summer and fall. The leaves have a minty, fruity fragrance.

This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant likes well drained soil and full sun. It is an excellent choice for sunny mixed borders and hummingbird gardens and does well in containers.

(Mexican Hyssop)

A member of the mint family, this fragrant, short-lived, bushy perennial is native to Mexico. Its open spikes of showy rose-pink flowers appear from summer into fall above lance-shaped, lemon-scented leaves.

This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant likes well drained soil and full sun. It is an excellent choice for sunny mixed borders and hummingbird gardens and does well in containers.

(Mexican Hyssop)

Acapulco™ Rose is a compact selection of Agastache mexicana, a fragrant, short-lived, bushy perennial native to Mexico. Its open spikes of tubular rose-pink flowers appear from summer into fall above upright stems covered with lance-shaped, lemon-scented leaves.

This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant likes soil with perfect drainage and full, hot sun. It is an excellent choice for sunny mixed borders and hummingbird gardens and does well in containers.