New and Unread Tree-Mails
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Orange Hummingbird Mint |
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Jewel of the Sierra Madre |
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Hyssop |
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Anise Hyssop |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 18 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Fragrant Other: Gray-green |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Orange |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: June - September |
| 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 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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Orange Hummingbird Mint (Agastache aurantiaca) was a featured
Plant of the Day for May 15, 2019.
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