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Agastache 'Licorice Candy'
Agastache 'Licorice Candy'
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Licorice Candy hyssop is a plant that draws attention from every direction—gardeners, pollinators, and passersby alike. Tall, upright spikes of rosy-purple flowers rise above fresh green foliage from summer well into fall, and hummingbirds usually find it before anything else does.
The scent is unmistakable: sweet, clean, and strongly reminiscent of licorice. Bees and butterflies flock to the blooms, and people tend to stop, rub a leaf between their fingers, and smile.
This is also a plant meant to be used, not just admired. Both the flowers and leaves are edible, with a gentle licorice flavor. The blooms are lovely scattered into fruit bowls, salads, and desserts, while the leaves work well in soups, teas, or as a light tarragon-like accent. It’s one of those plants you find yourself tasting as you walk past.
Licorice Candy grows tall and full, bringing color, fragrance, wildlife, and food value together in one easy, hardworking perennial.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Rosy-purple flower spikes from summer into fall
- Strong hummingbird and pollinator attraction
- Edible flowers and leaves
- Sweet licorice scent and flavor
- Tall, bold garden presence
- Easy care once established
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
- Hardiness: Very adaptable across climates
- Growth habit: Upright, branching
Good drainage is essential—this plant does not tolerate soggy soil.
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~3–4 ft. × 2–3 ft.
- Flower color: Rosy-purple
- Bloom time: Summer through fall
- Fragrance: Sweet, licorice-scented
- Wildlife: Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies
PLANTING TIPS
- Plant in full sun for best flowering and scent
- Choose soil that drains freely
- Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged sites
- Space plants to allow good airflow
CARE MADE EASY
- Leave stems standing over winter
- Cut back old growth to ~6 inches in mid-spring
- Add fine gravel around the base in winter to prevent rot
- Water only during extended dry periods
BEST USES
- Pollinator and hummingbird gardens
- Edible landscapes
- Herb gardens
- Mixed perennial borders
- Sensory gardens
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Licorice Candy hyssop if you:
- Love plants that attract hummingbirds
- Enjoy edible flowers and herbs
- Want long-lasting summer color
- Prefer bold, upright plants
- Garden in sunny, well-drained soil
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.