Agastache, Anise-Hyssop, Hummingbird Mint 'Coronado'

Agastacheaurantiaca

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Agastache (ah-gas-TAH-kee)
Species
aurantiaca (aw-ran-ti-AYE-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
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
Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
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
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
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Brentwood, California

Richmond, California

Broomfield, Colorado

Littleton, Colorado

Atlanta, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Shawnee Mission, Kansas

Barbourville, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Waxhaw, North Carolina

New Caney, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

South Jordan, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
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P
Denver, CO (Zone 5b) | June 2009 | neutral

Also known as Agastache 'Pstessene'.

L
Napoleon, OH (Zone 5b) | January 2009 | positive

Very nice plant. 2007 was my first year to grow it. It is a unique shade of yellow and it attracts hummingbirds.

M
Hebron, KY | November 2006 | positive

Beautiful shade of Agastache to blend in with other plants and for attracting Hummingbirds. Got it locally at a garden center in 2005.

L
Salt Lake City, UT (Zone 5b) | August 2005 | positive

Very interesting plant. The foilage smells like root beer and the flowers are very attractive to hummingbirds. One of my favorite xeric plants.

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