Agastache, Anise-Hyssop, Hummingbird Mint, Mexican Bee Balm 'Pink Pop'

Agastacheaustromontana

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Agastache (ah-gas-TAH-kee)
Species
austromontana (oss-troh-MON-tah-nuh)
Synonym
Agastache astromontana
Agastache neomexicana
Monarda austromontana
Monarda astromontana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Carmichael, California

Rosamond, California

Itasca, Illinois

Barbourville, Kentucky

Prospect, Kentucky

Norton, Massachusetts

Pinconning, Michigan

Carson City, Nevada

Reno, Nevada

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Brookhaven, Pennsylvania

Landenberg, Pennsylvania

Prosperity, South Carolina

Clarksville, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Kingsland, Texas

Leesburg, Virginia

Huntington, West Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
0
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B
Prosperity, SC (Zone 7b) | June 2011 | positive

Growing with Agastache, Golden Jubileee...Absolutely beautiful.

T
Leesburg, FL (Zone 9b) | July 2010 | positive

I have winter sown this plant two yrs in a row, the one last year, did survive the winter. We shall see if they both survive this year, ...Read More

J
Pinconning, MI (Zone 6a) | July 2008 | positive

My 'Pink Pop' is a perennial in my garden. I was very excited to see it come back up, and I really like the sweeter scent of the leaves.

K
Carson City, NV (Zone 6b) | August 2007 | neutral

This plant is perennial in my garden, unless there are two "Pink Pop" hybrids. The foliage has a spicy scent, not as sweet as the A. aur...Read More

B
Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Also known as Tarahumara oregano, named after the native American tribe. Germinate @ 70 degr F for 3 wks.

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