Imagine a clear sky with a line of low clouds on the horizon, tinted
shades of orange, pink and lavender by the rising sun and you have the
color of 'Desert Sunrise' flowers. A hybrid I discovered in my garden a
few years back, 'Desert Sunrise' is a cross between the two best
southwestern species of the genus: Agastache rupestris and Agastache
cana. This new perennial introduction is a sturdy, vigorous grower that
blooms non-stop from mid-summer through fall. The flower spikes are quite
large and both the foliage and flowers are delightfully fragrant.
Agastache 'Desert Sunrise' is xeric like Agastache rupestris, but like
Agastache cana adapts well to regular garden conditions with better
soils and more plentiful water. Best of all, 'Desert Sunrise' is a rich
nectar source that is very popular with hummingbirds! Not recommended
for Fall planting in zones 5-6. (cutting propagated)
More InformationAssociated SKUs | HC017320 HC014363 (Plant - 5" Deep Pot) HC017313 (Tray of 9)
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Common Name | Desert Sunrise Hummingbird Mint (Hyssop) |
Botanical Name | Agastache Desert Sunrise |
Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Pink, Orange |
Mature Height | 40-48" tall |
Mature Spread | 24" wide |
Bloom Time | Late summer to mid fall |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Average Soil |
Soil Moisture | Waterwise |
Advantages | Attracts Hummingbirds & Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Native, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Cut Flowers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Great For Mass Plantings, Multiplies / Naturalizes |
Special Groups | High Country Gardens Introduction |
Ideal Region | West, Southwest, Hot Desert, Pacific Northwest, Coastal California |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Item Unit Of Measure | Plant |
Ships To Canada | No |