Agastache, Anise-Hyssop, Hummingbird Mint 'Summer Love'

Agastache

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Agastache (ah-gas-TAH-kee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Shiny/Glossy
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hebron, Kentucky

Hillsboro, Oregon

Wilsonville, Oregon

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Williamsburg, Pennsylvania

Grand Prairie, Texas

Snook, Texas

Layton, Utah

Leesburg, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Pewaukee, Wisconsin

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Grand Prairie, TX | May 2012 | neutral

I received from mail order this spring (2012). Planted it in a western facing bed with full sun and average soil. Dallas has now reached...Read More

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