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Agastache mexicana 'Red Fortune' PP11816

Also Known As

  • Agastache 'Red Fortune'
  • Red Fortune Mexican Hyssop

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 6b-10b

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Agastache mexicana 'Red Fortune' PP11816 plant details

Agastache mexicana 'Red Fortune' PP11816 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agastache mexicana 'Red Fortune' PP11816

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agastache mexicana 'Red Fortune' PP11816

USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a long-blooming selection, featuring long spikes of bright magenta-red flowers. The plants form a compact bush of licorice-scented green leaves. Great for butterflies and hummingbirds.
"Rose Fortune" might be a more accurate name as far as the color goes. This is perfect for Port Townsend preferring lean well-drained soils, lots of sun, little fertilizer or water and a tendency to laugh disdainfully at foraging deer. Blooms June until frost to the delight of Hummingbirds. PP11816

Gardening facts about Agastache mexicana 'Red Fortune' PP11816 plant

How to Grow Agastache mexicana 'Red Fortune' PP11816

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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