Acapulco™ Orange
Full sun
14 - 20
Agastache mexicana
Current Rating
Acapulco™ Orange
Mexican Giant Hyssop
Agastache mexicana
Gardener’s Rated this plant:
4.63
Rate this Plant
4.63
FeaturesExcellent heat tolerance; blooms all season; lemon-scented leaves• Attracts Birds • Attracts Butterflies • Attracts Hummingbirds • Deadheading Not Necessary • Drought Tolerant * • Fragrant Foliage • Heat Tolerant • Landscape Plant • Native to the Americas *Even drought tolerant annual and perennial plants will need water for the first few weeks while they get established. Shrubs and trees will need to be watered for the first year after they are planted. After this, little or no supplemental water will be necessary when planted in the ground. No plant is truly drought tolerant in a container; water is necessary for all plants in containers. Ornamental CharacteristicsFlower ColorOrange Foliage Color Green Height 14-20" (Medium) Spacing 6-8" Habit Upright Container Plant Style Thriller - Used either in the back or middle of a container. Usually a taller item that adds height and drama to the container. Patent InformationAcapulco™ Orange 'Kiegador' US PP16,308; Can. PBRAF |
Plant NeedsDurationPerennial Bloom Time Summer to frost Zone(s) Perennial in zones 6 - 10 Hardy Temp -10°F (-23°C) Exposure Full sun Water Needs Normal Maintenance Easy Uses Landscapes and containers Use in mixed patio containers, window boxes, and landscapes |
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Growing Tips Deadheading should not be necessary, you can trim back old flower stems if you feel they are unsightly. |
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