Agastache (Orange)

Orange-flowered Agastache is a garden grouping that spans multiple species and hybrids rather than a single cultivar. Its upright flower spikes, cold tolerance, bloom period, and mature size vary with the selection ([NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/agastache/); [Royal Horticultural Society](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/agastache)). ## Flowers and siting Agastache typically offers showy flower spikes through summer, while some types bring warm shades such as apricot. The fragrant flowers and foliage make many selections useful in pollinator gardens. Give plants full sun and soil that drains freely; wet soil can cause rot ([NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/agastache/); [Royal Horticultural Society](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/agastache)). ## Growing in the garden The genus includes plants from North America and Asia, and several types are vulnerable to frost; some are grown as annuals in colder areas. Confirm the exact selection's dimensions and hardiness on its supplier label rather than applying a named cultivar's profile to this color group ([NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/agastache/); [Royal Horticultural Society](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/agastache)). ## Maintenance Choose a sunny, freely draining site and avoid letting the crown sit in wet soil through winter. Follow the specific selection's care advice for watering, pruning, and winter protection, since frost tolerance differs across the genus ([NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/agastache/); [Royal Horticultural Society](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/agastache)).