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Agastache Seeds,
Fragrant Delight Mix

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Description

(Agastache aurantiaca). A vibrant blend of apricot, grape, and raspberry tones rises on fragrant flower spikes, creating a lively, color-rich display from summer into fall. Growing about 1-2 feet tall, this mix brings motion and warmth to beds, borders, and pollinator patches. Hummingbirds and beneficial insects gather in steady numbers, filling the garden with life and gentle activity. Grown as a perennial in warmer zones or an annual elsewhere, it’s a bright, cheerful planting that keeps the garden buzzing with color and sweet scent.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Agastache aurantiaca
Life Cycle
Perennial in zones 6–10
Sun Requirement
Full sun
Days to Germinate
14–21
Days to Maturity
90–100
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Plant Spacing
12 in.
Ideal Temperature
60–90°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost date for the best chance of first-year bloom, or direct sow outdoors in early spring once soil can be worked. Seeds require light to germinate and should be surface sown without covering. A brief cold stratification period of two to four weeks may improve germination rates. In USDA Hardiness Zones 6–10, established plants are reliably perennial and will return each season without replanting. If you're not sure how to find your first and last frost dates, consult our blog post Our Experts Answer Questions, Share Resources.

How to Sow and Plant

Surface sow seeds by pressing them lightly into moist, well-drained soil without covering. Fragrant Delight Mix performs best in lean, well-drained soils that reflect the native habitat of Southwest agastaches—avoid heavy clay or poorly drained conditions. Space transplants or thin seedlings to 18 to 24 inches apart. Rich or heavily amended soils are unnecessary and may reduce plant longevity, fragrance intensity, and overall vigor.

How to Grow

Fragrant Delight Mix is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established, requiring only moderate watering and minimal supplemental fertilization. Water regularly during the first season to support strong root development, then reduce irrigation as plants mature. Excellent drainage is critical year-round and especially important through winter, when wet soils are the most common cause of plant loss. Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage continuous blooming, and cut plants back to the ground in early spring before new growth emerges.

How to Save Seeds

Fragrant Delight Mix produces small seeds in clusters along the dried flower spike, typical of the Lamiacae family.

  • Allow a few flower spikes to dry fully on the plant at the end of the season
  • Harvest seed spikes by cutting and placing in a paper bag to capture any that fall
  • Dry thoroughly in a cool, well-ventilated location before cleaning
  • Store cleaned seeds in a sealed, labeled container in a cool, dry, dark place for up to 3 years

FAQ

What colors are included in Fragrant Delight Mix?

The mix includes flower spikes in apricot, grape, and raspberry shades, offering a warm and varied palette that creates a lively, multi-toned display when plants are grown together in mass plantings or borders.

Will seeds saved from Fragrant Delight Mix come true to color?

Not reliably—seeds saved from a mix may produce plants that favor one color over others in subsequent generations. For the full color range, fresh seed from the mix is recommended each season.

Is Fragrant Delight Mix as drought-tolerant as other agastache varieties?

Yes—like other Southwest native agastaches, it is highly drought-tolerant once established and thrives in lean, well-drained soils with minimal supplemental watering, making it an excellent choice for water-wise gardens.

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Customer reviews

4.5 / 5 8 Reviews

What gardeners are saying

  • Hummingbirds and bees: Hummingbirds and bees visit the blooms all season.

  • Long bloom season: Blooms early and keeps going into fall without cutting back.

  • Fragrant, bushy plants: Strong fragrance and lovely colors on short, bushy plants.

  • Heads up: Plants stay short and can be slow to sprout or bloom.

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