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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)
Plant Height: 14 inches
Plant Spread: 16 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Fragrant
Other: Gray-green
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Orange
Other: Fiery Orange, Bright orange-red
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: June-October
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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Common names
  • Anise Hyssop
  • Hummingbird Mint

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Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Mar 15, 2013 4:13 AM concerning plant:
    Agastache 'Tango' is a 2011 Jelitto Perennial Seeds introduction. It is an aurantiaca hybrid.
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