3533 Fragrant Delight ( Agastache aurantiaca )
The Fragrant Delight (Agastache aurantiaca) is the ultimate "hard-working" perennial for the modern gardener. Also known as Hummingbird Mint, this plant offers a sensory experience that very few garden specimens can match.
A Magnet for Pollinators: True to its name, this plant is a high-octane fuel source for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Its long, tubular orange flowers are specifically designed to keep your garden buzzing with life from mid-summer through the first frost.
Sensory Perfection: It’s not just the flowers that impress; the foliage emits a refreshing licorice and mint scent whenever brushed against. Plant it along walkways or near patios to enjoy a natural aromatherapy experience every time you walk by.
Non-Stop Color: While other perennials fade by July, Fragrant Delight is just getting started. It produces a prolific explosion of apricot, orange, and pink hues that remain vibrant during the hottest months of the year.
Drought-Tolerant & Tough: Once established, this is a "water-wise" champion. It thrives in full sun and lean soil, making it the perfect choice for rock gardens, xeriscaping, or low-maintenance borders.
Deer & Rabbit Resistant: While pollinators love it, the aromatic oils in the leaves act as a natural deterrent for browsing deer and rabbits, ensuring your landscape stays lush and untouched.
The Designer’s Secret. Because of its airy, upright habit (reaching about 2 feet tall), it is the perfect "filler" plant. It weaves beautifully between larger shrubs or looks stunning massed together for a sea of sunset colors.
Perennial plant hardy to zone 5.