Agastache aurantiaca ‘Apricot Sprite’ (Hummingbird Mint) 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.

Description

Agastache aurantiaca ‘Apricot Sprite’ (Hummingbird Mint) is a hummingbird favorite with its apricot-orange flowers that bloom profusely during the heat of mid-to-late summer. An outstanding, low-care perennial, this Agastache blooms for several months and does best with occasional deep watering and very little fertilizer once established. Both the flowers and foliage have an intense mint scent. Bred by Jelitto Seed, Europe’s leading perennial seed company. Likes low fertility and well-drained soil. You can grow Apricot Sprite Hyssop as an annual; it makes a wonderful potted plant that will attract hummingbirds. 15-18″ tall x 24″ wide.

Flat of 9 plants will cover 18 square feet when planted together.