Agastache 'Desert Solstice'

Also Known As

Desert Solstice Anise Hyssop
Desert Solstice Hummingbird Mint

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

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

planting zones

5a-10b

Agastache 'Desert Solstice' plant details

Agastache 'Desert Solstice' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer magenta, orange and pink 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 and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agastache 'Desert Solstice'

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta, orange and pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, fragrant foliage, long-blooming, showy, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agastache 'Desert Solstice'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very full orange and pink spikes translate into an unusually vibrant mauve that blooms late spring and into fall. The foliage has a sweetly minty aroma, pleasant to us and repellent to deer. Minimum temperature: -20° F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Gardening facts about Agastache 'Desert Solstice' plant

How to Grow Agastache 'Desert Solstice'

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
- pink
- orange
- magenta
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous