Meant to Bee Queen Nectarine
Agastache hybrid 'Queen Nectarine'
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 32 - 36 Inches |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Mature size | 30 - 36 Inches |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 3 - 6 years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2023 / 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low to Average |
| Soil type | Poor, sandy, or gravelly well-drained soil. |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| Zones | 5 - 9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Burgundy Bronze |
| Bloom | Soft peach |
| Fruit | Nutlets |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Transport Roots (Higher Orders) |
| Propagation | Propagated via semi-ripe stem cuttings in summer; never bury the crown deep or it will rot. |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Both |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Edible |
| Companions | Sweet Romance Lavender, Denim 'n Lace Russian Sage, Walker's Low Catmint, Poquito Dark Blue Hummingbird Mint |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Agastache needs maximum full sun and very little water. Intense sun will not sunburn it.
Maintenance
This plant has thin, soft, minty leaves that die completely to the ground in winter.
Cleanup
You must leave the stalks alone all winter and cut the entire plant down to the ground in spring.
Notes
It is nicknamed 'Hummingbird Mint' because its flowers are perfectly shaped to attract hummingbirds.