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Agastache aurantiaca 'Navajo Sunset'

Also Known As

  • Navajo Sunset Hummingbird Mint

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Agastache aurantiaca 'Navajo Sunset' plant details

Agastache aurantiaca 'Navajo Sunset' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with blue and green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees 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 and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agastache aurantiaca 'Navajo Sunset'

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agastache aurantiaca 'Navajo Sunset'

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

Gardening facts about Agastache aurantiaca 'Navajo Sunset' plant

How to Grow Agastache aurantiaca 'Navajo Sunset'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 24"-36"

Width: 18"-24"

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  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'-3'

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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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