General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 15 to 18 inches (38-46cm)
Plant Spread: 15 inches (38cm)
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Yellow
Other: Yellow flowers touched with pink
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Will Naturalize
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Can handle transplanting
Other info: Good self-seeder
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF

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Trade name information:
Series: Nectar™
Cultivar name: 'Grapefruit Nectar'
Common names
  • Mexican Hyssop
  • Anise Hyssop

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Location: western Oregon
Date: spring 2013
Location: western Oregon
Date: spring 2013
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-06-30
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-06-30
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-06-30
Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on May 20, 2013 2:25 AM concerning plant:
    Agastache 'Grapefruit Nectar' is very beautiful and colorful! I'd love to find it and grow it in my garden.

    Since it was introduced a couple of years ago, I'm hoping to find it this year or next.
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A real beauty by eclayne May 20, 2013 2:15 AM 1

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