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Agastache cana 'Sinning' (Sonoran Sunset)

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 11   RHS:   H - FT   EGF:   H1 - G2   Australia:   1 - 5  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Agastache cana 'Sinning' (Sonoran Sunset) (giant hyssop) yields showy, medium red, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to mid-fall. This plant is upright and has matte, medium textured and aromatic foliage that is dark green in colour.
Typical Uses Annual, bedding plant, border, container, culinary, cut flowers, vegetable garden and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Agastache cana 'Sinning' (Sonoran Sunset) tolerates drought.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Agastache cana 'Sinning' (Sonoran Sunset) (giant hyssop) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.