Agastache aurantiaca

This rare wild form is far more beautiful than the seed grown hybrids most often found in cultivation. Spikes of nectar laden, soft apricot-coloured tubular flowers are produced in an endless procession from late spring until winter. Australian honey eaters such as the New Holland and the Eastern Spinebill regularly sup on these flowers in our own garden. Best grown in full sun the apricot hummingbird mint will grow up to 90cm tall by 70cm wide.