Eschscholzia stauntonii

Chinese Mint Bush . The bushy hardy and drought tolerant plant has beautiful flowers, which bloom until late autumn, is perennial, even though its above-ground parts freeze in winter to regrow in the following year. Back of the border. 120-160cm. Chop down in winter to half size or less. Bees love it too. 

An East Asian herb from the mint family, a very good as a tea-herb similar to peppermint. It has a pleasantly exotic, slightly minty aroma.