Poquito Series
Agastache hybrid 'Poquito Orange'
Anise Hyssop
Image courtesy of Ball Seed
- Clear orange flowers on large flower spikes
- Long blooming from June to September
- Bushy habit
- Drought tolerant once established, Popular with pollinators
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fast Growing
Fragrant
Garden
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in full sun, in well drained soil. It's a good idea to mix gravel in with the soil to ensure good drainage, especially in winter. Naturally heat and drought tolerant. Wonderful border plant for perennial gardens.
Height: 10-12 in
Spread: 14-16 in
Spacing: 16 in
Bloom Color: Orange
Zone: 5-10
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fast Growing
- Disease Resistant
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Fragrant
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Agastache
Common Name: Anise Hyssop
Member of the mint family. Agastache has aromatic foliage and flowers; resembling that of licorice. An upright, clumping habit. Excellent source of nectar and highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Seeds provide winter food source for birds.