Agastache 'Grapefruit Nectar'

Also Known As

Grapefruit Nectar Anise Hyssop
Grapefruit Nectar Hummingbird Mint

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

7a-10a

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Agastache 'Grapefruit Nectar' plant details

Agastache 'Grapefruit Nectar' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green foliage. In summer pink and yellow 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 'Grapefruit Nectar'

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agastache 'Grapefruit Nectar'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
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

Grapefruit Nectar has dense spikes of yellow flowers touched with pink. 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.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gardening facts about Agastache 'Grapefruit Nectar' plant

How to Grow Agastache 'Grapefruit 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
- pink
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous