Agastache aurantiaca 'Tango'

Also Known As

Agastache 'Tango-Orange'
Tango Hummingbird Mint
Tango Hyssop

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Agastache aurantiaca 'Tango' plant details

Agastache aurantiaca 'Tango' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with blue foliage. In summer orange 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 aurantiaca 'Tango'

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agastache aurantiaca 'Tango'

USDA Zones: 5a - 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

Agastache 'Tango' has dense spikes of bright orange blossoms. It is a compact cultivar growing from 15 to 18 inches tall and 15 inches wide. 'Tango' is great for all summer and fall colour at the front of the border and is compact enough for patio pots. Agastache are popular with hummingbirds. They have fragrant foliage.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds love 'Tango'! Upright spires of fiery orange, aromatic flowers bloom atop grey-green foliage. This compact selection is an excellent choice for the border or containers. Plant it in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil.

By: Deer Country Gardens

Aromatic grey foliage and myriads of orange-yellow long tubed flowers. ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

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Gardening facts about Agastache aurantiaca 'Tango' plant

How to Grow Agastache aurantiaca 'Tango'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous