(Agastache ‘Summer Breeze’) ag-ah-STAK-ee Genus:  Agastache Agastache ‘Summer Breeze’ produces hundreds of 1.5-inch-long translucent, tubular blossoms. The flowers are painted in luscious sunset shades and appear from late spring to frost. In hot weather, peach, champagne, and soft pink are its colors, while in cooler months the flowers darken to pale copper and medium rose. It forms an open, airy, 2- to 3-foot-tall clump, and the upper third of each stem bears a long succession of hummingbird-attracting blooms. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Drought tolerant. Care:  Provide full sun and medium to dry soil. Needs excellent winter drainage to avoid root rot. Propagation:  Sow seed in spring. Divide plants in summer. Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Some plants may need winter protection where not hardy. Problems:  Mildew, rust, and downy mildew.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Fast Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Native, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Spring, Summer Flower Color Salmon, Pink, Red, Yellow Uses Beds and Borders, Container Style Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Fall Interest Tolerance Drought Tolerant Type Perennials