Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Agastache rugosa 'Golden Jubilee'
Golden Jubilee Purple Giant Hyssop
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Height
- 24 to 36 inches
- Width
- 18 to 24 inches
- Flower color
- Lavender-blue
- Foliage color
- Chartreuse to golden-yellow, aromatic
- Bloom time
- Mid-summer to early fall
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Moderate; prefers well-drained soil
- Maintenance
- Low; deadheading prolongs flowering
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 5 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
About this plant
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.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Black-eyed Susans · Daylilies · Lavender · Coreopsis · Russian sage · Sedums
Design tip
Late flowers extend the season, so set it behind or beside plants that finish in midsummer. Give it open sun and room to fill out, and repeat it in threes or fives so the planting reads as one sweep instead of scattered dots.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
