Discovered at Hortech as a branch sport of Beelicious® Purple (perhaps the best pollinator-attractor of all Hyssops), this Rose-flowered version also drives pollinators wild. And, like its parent, it is smothered in summertime flowers and is long lived, durable, and reliably hardy. It can be used en-masse as a moderate to large scale ground cover or dwarf hedge, and of course as a versatile companion.
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Details
Hardiness Zone:
5
Blossom Color:
Rose to Pink
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
2½'
Texture:
Medium Texture
Recommended Spacing:
1½' to 2'
We sell this plant in these containers:
#1 Pot
Special Characteristics
Cuttings
Seasonal Effect
Moderate Area
Drought Tolerant
Hummingbird
Butterflies
Bees
Large Area
Deer Resistant
Sandy Soil Tolerant
Fragrant Flowers
Hortech Original
Native Cultivar
Rebloomer
Features
A rose-colored branch sport of Beelicious® Purple (One of the best pollinator-attractors of all the Hyssops).
Landscape Value
Use en-masse as a moderate to large scale ground cover or dwarf hedge, and of course as a versatile companion.
Care
Watering:
ButterBee™ Rose Hyssop is very drought tolerant and typically only needs watering during the hottest days of summer.
Fertilizing:
ButterBee™ Rose Hyssop is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
ButterBee™ Rose Hyssop should be enjoyed all winter long, then, during early April before it begins to grow again, it should be pruned or mowed back to ground level.
