Home / Guides / Plant Files / Lamiaceae

Agastache, Giant Hyssop, Hummingbird Mint 'Firebird'

Agastache

Upload Image Print Article
Agastache by mambrose
View Gallery 3 photos
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Agastache (ah-gas-TAH-kee)
Info
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
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

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Denver, Colorado

Cordele, Georgia

Lincolnshire, Illinois

Barbourville, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Millis, Massachusetts

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Kalama, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

show all
View this plant in a garden
15 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
D
D
DaylilySLP
Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | May 2016 | neutral

(Agastache coccinea x rupestris)

M
M
Marilynbeth
Hebron, KY | July 2007 | positive

Gorgeous flower in bloom! I love it! Love the scent too!

M
M
mambrose
Millis, MA (Zone 6a) | July 2007 | positive

Has thrived in pure sand. Needs good drainage in this area. Too vigorous for my small desert garden bed! Had to remove it because it w...Read More

Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Dance Fly
(Empis femorata)
BIRD FILES
Northern Flicker
(Colaptes auratus)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Dance Fly
(Empis femorata)
BIRD FILES
Northern Flicker
(Colaptes auratus)