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Agastache

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Agastache (ah-gas-TAH-kee)
Synonym
Agastache aurantiaca
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
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
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
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:

Castro Valley, California

Fremont, California

Sebastopol, California

Ocala, Florida

Sanford, Florida

Mcdonough, Georgia

Hebron, Kentucky

Millis, Massachusetts

Austin, Texas

Belton, Texas

Coppell, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Houston, Texas

San Antonio, Texas(2 reports)

Kalama, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

5
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0
neutral
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L
Adairsville, GA (Zone 7b) | March 2010 | positive

This is a great plant. The leaves smell wonderful, the flowers are a delicate salmon, and it blooms all summer. It doesn't seem to need ...Read More

M
Hebron, KY | August 2007 | positive

Another wonderful and very beautiful Agastache!

I love it! I planted 5 one-gallon size plants in 3 containers this year, ...Read More

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

Has thrived in pure sand. Needs good drainage in this area. Almost to vigorous for my small desert garden bed!

D
west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2006 | positive

This plant does very well in Houston in a semi-shady "woodlands" type micro-environment. Blooms almost continuously from April through fr...Read More

P
(Zone 8a) | September 2005 | positive

I have mistreated this plant and it has survived well in a south facing border with full sun backed by a house wall. I love the aromatic ...Read More

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