Agastache, Anise-Hyssop, Hummingbird Mint 'Apricot Sprite'

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
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 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)
Bloom Color
Pink
Coral/Apricot
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
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
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; 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:

Trussville, Alabama

Tucson, Arizona

Lakeside, California

Roseville, California

Itasca, Illinois

Grayson, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Cumberland, Maryland

Lincoln, Nebraska

Carson City, Nevada

Denville, New Jersey

Averill Park, New York

North Tonawanda, New York

Pittsford, New York

Holly Springs, North Carolina

Grants Pass, Oregon

Portland, Oregon(2 reports)

West Linn, Oregon

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Austin, Texas

Fate, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Kalama, Washington

Olympia, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Leesburg, FL (Zone 9b) | April 2012 | positive

It survived it's first winter in zone5, though we did not have a super cold winter. I have high hopes it will keep surviving.

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Holly Springs, NC (Zone 7b) | July 2010 | positive

I have this plant growing in 3 spots in my garden. It has done best in a potting mix in a very large decorative planter. It gets full hot...Read More

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Lincoln, NE (Zone 5b) | August 2009 | positive

A wonderful agastache I grew from seed! I have a plant growing in a 12" pot and it's about 2' tall. Unfortunately it is not hardy to my z...Read More

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Portland, OR | July 2007 | positive

I'm a first-time gardener, and this is my favorite plant in my first-ever garden! My hyssop has required very little maintenence and the ...Read More

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

This selection has glowing apricot flowers on compact plants. Hummingbirds swarm the myriad tiny trumpet-shaped flowers all summer.
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Hebron, KY | November 2006 | positive

Another beautiful Agastache! Shorter than most Agastaches.

As with all Agastaches, leave the stems uncut til you see ne...Read More

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North Tonawanda, NY (Zone 6a) | November 2005 | positive

Apricot Sprite overwintered very well in a semi dry slightly raised bed on the western side of my home here in NY state.. Even under a f...Read More

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