CORONADO® hyssop

Agastache aurantiaca 'P012S'

Coronado hyssop, Agastache aurantiaca, Plant Select
Yellow tinged flowers with orange helmets of fiery color. Blooms from midsummer to autumn frost. This silvery-leaved southwestern wildflower is intensely aromatic. Sunny, well drained sites. Perennial.

Tips from the pros: Does not respond well to over-watering, so keep on the dry side once established. Plant in areas with full sun or a warm microclimate to ensure longevity. Wait until spring to cut back old growth.
Plant Type Perennial
Height 16 inches
Width 12+ inches
Flowering Season Midsummer to frost
Flower Color Orange
Sun Sun, Part Sun
Water Needs Moderate to dry
USDA Hardiness Zone Zones 5-9
Soil Type Loam, Sandy
Deer Resistant Yes
Good for Pollination Yes
Winter Interest No
North American Native Yes
Year Introduced 2001
Annual Commercial Maintenance Cut back to base/shear down to ground every spring. Then rake up.
5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance Replace plants that may die every 5-10 years.
Elevation Guide Up to 6200 ft