Tango Hummingbird Mint, also known as Agastache 'Tango', is a perennial plant that is known for its vibrant, orange-red flowers and its attractiveness to hummingbirds.
This plant typically grows to a height of 12-18 inches with a similar spread. It prefers full sun and is adaptable to a variety of soil conditions, but it thrives best in well-drained, fertile soils. Tango Hummingbird Mint is also drought-tolerant once established, making it a great choice for xeriscaping or low-water gardens.
The flowers of Tango Hummingbird Mint are orange-red and appear on tall spikes in the summer. The leaves are aromatic and have a minty fragrance when crushed.
Tango Hummingbird Mint is a low-maintenance plant that is resistant to most common garden pests and diseases. It's also a great choice for a pollinator garden, as it attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.
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Origins: |
West and Midwest N. America |
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Orange |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Crown and root rot may occur in poorly drained soils. No serious pests or disease issues but watch for powdery mildew, wilt, and rust.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coneflower, Daylily, Russian Sage
IMAGES: Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada, Agastache aurantiaca (10498944733), CC BY 2.0, (2) Raffi Kojian, Gardenology.org-IMG 2683 rbgs11jan, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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