Hummingbird Mint
Apricot Sprite Agastache is a native wildflower treasure that brings tangerine-colored fireworks to mid and late summer gardens. This frost-hardy perennial thrives in zones 6 through 9, reaching a compact 15 to 18 inches tall, and fills the air with delightfully fragrant foliage and flowers that hummingbirds cannot resist. The trumpet-shaped orange blooms create a stunning display while the plant's aromatic character makes it a sensory delight in any sunny border.
Full Sun
Moderate
6-9
18in H x ?in W
Perennial
Moderate
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The real draw here is the combination of fragrance and pollinator magnetism packed into a dwarf plant. Both the foliage and the intensely colored flowers release a phenomenal scent that perfumes the entire surrounding space, while the trumpet-shaped blooms act like a homing beacon for hummingbirds and beneficial insects throughout mid and late summer.
This herb is primarily grown for its ornamental and sensory appeal rather than culinary harvest. The fragrant foliage and flowers make it a beloved choice for cutting gardens, dried flower arrangements, and simply walking past to enjoy the scent. Its greatest gift to gardeners is attracting hummingbirds and pollinators, making it essential for anyone creating a wildlife-friendly garden.
Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Maintain soil temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal germination. Seeds typically sprout in 14 to 21 days. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during this period.
Harden off seedlings gradually over 7 to 10 days by exposing them to increasing periods of outdoor conditions before transplanting. Move to the garden after the last frost date when soil has warmed. Space transplants 12 inches apart, allowing room for mature spread.
Direct sow seeds after the last frost date once soil has warmed, planting into full sun locations where they will receive consistent light.
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“Apricot Sprite Agastache carries its heritage as a native wildflower, rooted in the natural ecosystems where Agastache aurantiaca originally thrived. Preserved and selected by seed savers and breeders, this heirloom cultivar represents generations of gardeners choosing the most vibrant, fragrant specimens to save and replant, keeping this native beauty alive in home gardens across North America.”