Perennial – Arizona Sun Agastache

Arizona Sun Agastache 

Botanical name: agastache hybrid ‘arizona sun’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 8-10 inches in height and in spread 

Bloom time: spring – fall 

Hardy zone: zones 6-9

Flower color: yellow

Foliage color: green/gray 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by division or seed sowing 

Landscape use: borders, mass planting, pollinator gardens, container plant

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: deer resistant, attracts pollinators, drought tolerant

Watering instructions: allow the first several inches of water dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release organic fertilizer once a year in the early spring before new blooms emerge

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: lavender, coneflower, blanket flower, sedums, ornamental grasses 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no