Jessie Keith
Family
Lamiaceae
Botanical Name
AGASTACHE 'Summer Glow' PPAF
Plant Common Name
Agastache, Hybrid Hyssop, Summer Glow Agastache
Special Notice
This entry has yet to be reviewed and approved by L2G editors.
General Description
New for 2009, Summer glow agastache is irresistible to hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. Introduced by Terra Nova Nurseries, this upright, clump-forming herbaceous perennial produces long dense spikes of large, soft yellow, tubular flowers. Each is nestled in a showy reddish calyx that persists after the petals fall. It begins blooming in the heat of midsummer and will continue up until frost if regularly deadheaded. Like most members of the mint family, it has fragrant foliage, which smells of anise when crushed.
Full sun is required for best flowering and good performance. 'Summer Glow' can be grown in average to dry garden soil, but a well-draining, fertile, alkaline loam will allow it to reach its best. Beware wet, heavy clay soils as these will cause plants to rot, particularly in wet winter weather. Keep spent blooms trimmed to prevent reseeding or leave them on for the goldfinch to enjoy.. This is an ideal plant for any sunny perennial border, wildflower or butterfly garden.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 6
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6 - 9
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Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
22"-28" / 55.9cm - 71.1cm
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Width
18"-20" / 45.7cm - 50.8cm
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Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Drought
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Growth Rate
Fast
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant
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Habit
Clump-Forming
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Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Light Yellow, Copper
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Fruit Color
Tan
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
Yes
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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Self-Sowing
Yes
