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Agastache aurantiaca
Also Known As
- Hyssop
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"-15"
- W: 8"-12"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Agastache aurantiaca plant details
Agastache aurantiaca is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Agastache aurantiaca
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue
- Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, fragrant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Agastache aurantiaca
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
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How to Grow Agastache aurantiaca
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Agastache for your garden
aka Blue Fortune Giant Hyssop, Blue Fortune Hummingbird Mint
Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 24"-36"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Agastache 'Apricot Surprise', Apricot Sunrise Mexican Hyssop, Hummingbird Mint
Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-36"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Agastache cana x barberi 'Ava', Ava Mexican Hyssop, Ava's Hummingbird Mint
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Agastache mexicana 'Sangrea', Mexican Giant Hyssop, Sangria Mexican Hyssop
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Licorice Mint, Sunset Hyssop, Threadleaf Giant Hyssop
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 16"-24"
Width: 16"-18"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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