Exotic orange flowers that are popular with beneficial insects, bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators are produced from July to September. This plant also has a gorgeous citrusy scent. It grows to 50cm tall and 40cm across in full sun and moist but well-drained soils.
These are tender perennials that won't survive a frost.
Giant Hyssop / Agastache aurantiaca 'Apricot Sprite'
Position: Flower border
Flowering months: Jul / Aug / Sep / Oct / Nov
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade
Soil: Clay / Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes
Drainage: Moist but well-drained (never waterlogged); Well-drained
Life cycle: Perennial (lives for many years, but see below as it won't survive the winter outdoors)
Hardiness: Tender (won't survive below 1°C)
Over winter: Dies back (deciduous)