Apricot Sprite Agastache
Agastache aurantiaca 'Apricot Sprite'
SKU
05847
Highly attractive to hummingbirds, with aromatic foliage that resists grazing by deer and rabbits, this showy, water-wise perennial is perfect for rock gardens and open meadows. Loose spikes of fragrant, tubular apricot colored flowers on a dwarf form make it useful for mixed borders and containers.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ah-gas-TAH-kee aw-ran-ti-AYE-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 15 -18 in. tall, 24 in. wide |
| Bloom Time | Spring through Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Silver-green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Landscape Use | Container, Mass Planting, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Dwarf Plant, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Tolerates most soil types, provided it is well drained. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep extensive root system. Cut back hard and apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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