Agastache aurantiaca 'Apricot Sprite'

Orange Hummingbird Mint, Jewel of the Sierra Madre

Family: Lamiaceae Mint


Type Annual, perennial
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Orange
Bloom time Early Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container
Height 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Fast
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, fragrant foliage, invasive