Agastache ‘Summer Love’
Hummingbird Mint |
USDA Zone: 6-9 |
Plant number: 1.025.110
One of several recent hybrid selections, this is a real workhorse in the garden, flowering non-stop from midsummer well into the fall. It forms a low, bushy mound bearing dark upright spikes of rose-purple attracting hummingbirds, goldfinches and butterflies. The foliage has a spicy licorice scent adding to its garden appeal. Great in containers and in the mixed border. Requires excellent drainage, particularly during winter otherwise plants may rot and not survive. Introduced by Terra Nova Nurseries of Oregon. USPP#20510: unlicensed propagation prohibited. Registered with COPF.
Further details for
Agastache ‘Summer Love’
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Type Normal or Sandy
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Dry
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Purple Red
Blooming Time Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall Mid Fall
Foliage Color Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Rabbit Resistant Fragrant Massed Specimen
Flower Head Size Medium
Height 50-60 cm 20-23 inches
Spread 45-60 cm 18-23 inches
Foot Traffic Moderate
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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