Agastache rugosa 'Golden Jubilee' | Golden Jubilee Purple Giant Hyssop
DESCRIPTION
Agastache rugosa 'Golden Jubilee' is a standout cultivar known for its chartreuse-yellow foliage, which adds a bright accent to garden borders and containers. The leaves are broad, slightly serrated, and emit a pleasant anise scent when brushed. Emerging in spring with a golden hue, the foliage keeps its vibrant color throughout the growing season, providing lasting interest even when the plant is not in bloom.
From mid-summer to early fall, 'Golden Jubilee' produces upright spikes of soft lavender-purple flowers, creating an eye-catching contrast against the golden leaves. The tubular blossoms are highly attractive to pollinators, drawing bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds into the garden. This cultivar was named to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee in 2002, blending ornamental charm with a touch of historical significance.
DESCRIPTION
Agastache rugosa 'Golden Jubilee' is a standout cultivar known for its chartreuse-yellow foliage, which adds a bright accent to garden borders and containers. The leaves are broad, slightly serrated, and emit a pleasant anise scent when brushed. Emerging in spring with a golden hue, the foliage keeps its vibrant color throughout the growing season, providing lasting interest even when the plant is not in bloom.
From mid-summer to early fall, 'Golden Jubilee' produces upright spikes of soft lavender-purple flowers, creating an eye-catching contrast against the golden leaves. The tubular blossoms are highly attractive to pollinators, drawing bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds into the garden. This cultivar was named to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee in 2002, blending ornamental charm with a touch of historical significance.
DESCRIPTION
Agastache rugosa 'Golden Jubilee' is a standout cultivar known for its chartreuse-yellow foliage, which adds a bright accent to garden borders and containers. The leaves are broad, slightly serrated, and emit a pleasant anise scent when brushed. Emerging in spring with a golden hue, the foliage keeps its vibrant color throughout the growing season, providing lasting interest even when the plant is not in bloom.
From mid-summer to early fall, 'Golden Jubilee' produces upright spikes of soft lavender-purple flowers, creating an eye-catching contrast against the golden leaves. The tubular blossoms are highly attractive to pollinators, drawing bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds into the garden. This cultivar was named to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee in 2002, blending ornamental charm with a touch of historical significance.
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Family: Lamiaceae
Height: 24 to 36 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Foliage color: Chartreuse to golden-yellow, aromatic
Flower color: Lavender-blue
Bloom time: Mid-summer to early fall
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Moderate; prefers well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; deadheading prolongs flowering
Growing zone: USDA Zones 5 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirdsThis plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
