Agastache aurantiaca 'Apricot Sprite' (Apricot Sprite Hyssop) provides a sizzling blast of bright orange flowers during the heat mid-to-late summer. An outstanding perennial for attracting hummingbirds with brilliant fragrance. A great container plant; grow it as an annual if it is outside your growing zone.
Common Name | Apricot Sprite Hummingbird Mint (Hyssop) |
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Botanical Name | Agastache aurantiaca Apricot Sprite |
Zones | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Orange |
Mature Height | 15-18" tall |
Mature Spread | 24" wide |
Bloom Time | Mid to late summer |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Average Soil, Low Fertility Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Soil Moisture | Drought Resistant / Waterwise |
Amount Of Rain | 10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40" (with care) |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Native, Low Maintenance, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Containers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Adds Movement |
Ideal Region | West, Western Only, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |