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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Plant Height: 14 - 18 inches
Plant Spread: 24 inches
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Orange
Other: Warm, sunset-orange hues
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 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP23,623 (2013)
Parentage: Summer X unknown

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Common names
  • Hyssop
  • Anise Hyssop

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Location: West Valley City, UT
Date: 2012-07-15
Location: West Valley City, UT
Date: 2012-08-16
Location: West Valley City, UT
Date: 2012-05-16
Growing quickly and blooms constantly.
Location: West Valley City, UT
Date: 2012-05-10
A beautiful, rich color.

Date: 2013-09-26
Location: West Valley City, UT
Date: 2012-07-15

Date: 2011-07-19
Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries,Inc. www.terranovanurseries.c
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2012-01-28
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Comments:
  • Posted by Zencat (West Valley City, Utah - Zone 7a) on Aug 16, 2012 8:59 AM concerning plant:
    Hummingbirds are drawn to it and stay a long time. It glows in the garden.
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Mar 25, 2013 2:46 AM concerning plant:
    Terra Nova Nurseries introduced Agastache 'Summer Sunset'.

    The flowers are beautiful and it is a joy to own.
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