| 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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