Common Name | Hummingbird mint |
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Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Agastache |
species | hybrid |
Plant Series | Agastache SUMMER™ Series |
Plant Type | Perennial |
Persistence | Deciduous |
US Patent # | PP23623 |
EU Grant # | EU38272 |
Hardiness Zone | 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Growth Habit | Clumping, Upright |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 14" / 24" / 18" |
Finish Time | Fast (4-6 Weeks) |
Bloom Time | May, June, July, August, September, October |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Flowering Season | Summer |
Flower Color | Orange, Pink |
Leaf Color | Green |
Soil | Best in well drained, fertile soil. Needs excellent drainage to overwinter. Mineral soils are fine. |
pH | 5.5 - 6.5 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Special Uses | Deep South, Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Hummingbird Attractor, Low Water Usage, Pollinator Attractor |
Nutritional Needs | 100 - 150 ppm |
Dormancy | Winter |
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
Water (Garden) | Average |
How Different? | Compared to A. 'Orange Sprite' it is a little bigger, with darker orange flowers, longer blooming, and more hardy. |
Landscape Value | Use in mixed beds, borders, and containers. It is drought tolerant and attracts hummingbirds. |
Finish Time to 4" | 6 - 8 weeks |
Comments | Easy to grow with good drainage. |
Grower Notes | Long days benefit overall plant vigor and flowering. Pinch at transplant is beneficial. |
Agastache ‘Summer Sunset’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our licensees. Please contact our sales department for more information at 800-215-9450.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-10
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 14″ / 24″ / 18″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): May, June, July, August, September, October
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