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Products > Agastache aurantiaca 'Apricot Sunrise'   Agastache aurantiaca 'Apricot Sunrise' - Giant Hyssop    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Perennial Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) (Mints) Origin: Southwest (U.S.) (North America) Flower Color: Pale Peach Bloomtime: Summer/Fall Parentage: (A. coccinea x A. auriantica) Height: 3-4 feet Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Full Sun Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F Agastache aurantiaca 'Apricot Sunrise' (Giant Hyssop) - An erect herbaceous perennial that can reach 3 feet tall and spreading to 3 feet wide with arrowhead-shaped, olive-green leaves and golden orange tubular flowers that appear summer through fall. Grows best in full sun, but can grow in open shade, in well-draining soil. Fairly drought tolerant but looks best with some summer irrigation. Hardy to about 15-20 degrees F. This hybrid of Agastache coccinea and A. auriantica was created by Richard Dufresne.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]