Agastache aurantiaca 'Tango'

Photo Credit: Stonehouse Nursery

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This fragrant, edible selection is both beautiful and useful for making anise tea. Fiery orange flowers appear for many months atop the aromatic, grey-green foliage. Compact in habit, it is a good choice for combination containers and near the front of the border in any well-drained soil. Introduced by: Jelitto

Plant Details

Zone: 5 - 10
Height: 12-18"
Spread: 12-16"
Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established

Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer, Midsummer
Foliage Color: Green Shades
Flower Color: Orange Shades
Fragrant: Yes
Good Cut Flower: Yes
Native: Not native to North America

Deer resistant: Yes
Rabbit resistant: No
Bee-friendly: Yes
Attracts butterflies: Yes
Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
Groundcover: No
Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

Zone: 5 - 10
Height: 12-18"
Spread: 12-16"
Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer, Midsummer
Foliage Color: Green Shades
Flower Color: Orange Shades

Fragrant: Yes
Good Cut Flower: Yes
Native: Not native to North America
Bee-friendly: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Rabbit resistant: No
Attracts butterflies: Yes
Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
Groundcover: No
Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

Agastaches grow and flower best in full sun, though they will tolerate light shade. Provide consistent moisture but do not overwater; good drainage is a necessity. Pinch plants early for more compact growth and an improved flower display. Long lasting blooms provide an extended sales window. A favorite of bees, butterflies and hummingbirds; ideal for pollinator gardens.

PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
Optimal Planting Time: Spring
Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
Moisture in Production: Average, Low
Requires Shade in Production: No
Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
Vernalization Beneficial: Yes

Agastache aurantiaca ‘Tango’