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Agastache aurantiaca

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   7a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H3 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height 45 - 75 cm (1.5 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 60 cm (2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Agastache aurantiaca produces showy, bright orange, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to late fall. This plant is rounded in form and has matte, medium textured and fragrant foliage that is medium green and faded green in colour. Agastache aurantiaca is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, container, specimen, vegetable garden and wild flower.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Agastache aurantiaca tolerates drought. This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds to your garden.
Cautions The growth rate of Agastache aurantiaca is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.