General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Plant Height: 34 inches
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Orange
Pink
Bi-Color: New flowers start out orange and age to pink creating a bi-color effect.
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
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

Common names
  • Hummingbird Mint
  • Anise Hyssop

'Electric Punch' was a featured
Plant of the Day for July 1, 2019.
Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Apr 1, 2018 8:03 PM concerning plant:
    'Electric Punch' is another beautiful Agastache from Xera Plant Inc.

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