Agastache, Mexican Giant Hyssop 'Acapulco Orange'

Agastachemexicana

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Agastache (ah-gas-TAH-kee)
Species
mexicana (meks-sih-KAY-nuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
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
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
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
Patented
Propagation Methods
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:

Tucson, Arizona

Paradise, California

Parker, Colorado

Coatesville, Indiana

Hebron, Kentucky

Somerville, Massachusetts

Livingston, Montana

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Wilmington, North Carolina

Portland, Oregon

Camden, South Carolina

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Adkins, Texas

Copperas Cove, Texas

Snook, Texas

Concrete, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

Ellsworth, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
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Copperas Cove, TX | April 2012 | positive

Love this plant . The blooms are a true bright orange. Purchased this three years ago from a local nursery Omas Garten Pflantzen . It ge...Read More

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Somerville, MA (Zone 6b) | June 2008 | positive

This is the first year my local nursery has offered this agastache and my first time growing it. It's incredible. (And this from someon...Read More

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Hebron, KY | August 2007 | positive

Beautiful Agastache! First time growing this Agastache and of course, I love it!

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