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Agastache 'Orange Nectar'

Also Known As

  • Agastache x 'Orange Nectar'
  • Orange Nectar™ Anise Hyssop
  • Orange Nectar™ Hummingbird Mint

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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Agastache 'Orange Nectar' plant details

Agastache 'Orange Nectar' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green 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 'Orange Nectar'

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 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 'Orange Nectar'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
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

Orange Nectar has dense spikes of deep orange flowers. The shade of orange is unusual and bold. The Nectar Series are compact plants growing from 15 to 18 inches tall and 15 inches wide. They are great for all summer and fall colour at the front of the border and are also compact enough for patio pots. Agastache are popular with hummingbirds. They have fragrant foliage.

Gardening facts about Agastache 'Orange Nectar' plant

How to Grow Agastache 'Orange Nectar'

  • 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

    • orange
  • Wildlife

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

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Perennial, Herb

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 24"-36"

Width: 18"-24"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Herb

Zones

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Size

Height: 18"-36"

Width: 18"-36"

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  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 1'-3'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 16"-18"

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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