Bring a vibrant splash of color to your garden with Orange Agastache, a hardy perennial known for its long bloom season and aromatic foliage. Its upright flower spikes in brilliant orange tones attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it both a decorative and pollinator-friendly choice. Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower arrangements, this heirloom variety thrives in sunny spots and well-drained soil.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering herb
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Height/Spread: 18 – 36 inches tall, upright growth
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Flower Color: Bright orange flower spikes
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Light Requirement: Full sun
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Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
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Special Traits: Long blooming, drought-tolerant once established, pollinator-friendly
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Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Heirloom, Non-GMO
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or sow outdoors in spring after frost danger has passed.
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Soil Preparation: Use well-draining soil; avoid heavy clay.
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Sowing Depth: Lightly press seeds onto the soil surface without covering, as they need light to germinate.
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Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings 12 – 18 inches apart.
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Watering: Water moderately; do not overwater. Once established, plants are drought-tolerant.
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Germination Period: 14 – 21 days under warm conditions.
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Care: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and trim back after flowering season for tidy growth.
