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ID'd by Trevor and Oron as Agastache mexicana Sun Kisses, Summercrush Orange

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ID'd by Trevor and Oron as Agastache mexicana Sun Kisses, Summercrush Orange
« on: June 03, 2013, 09:04:24 AM »
I bought this last week with, as usual, no label. It has aromatic foliage and beautiful orangey/salmon flowers. The leaves are of a grey/green tone. ID please.
« Last Edit: June 04, 2013, 03:42:30 PM by Alisdair »
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« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2013, 10:31:38 AM »
Looks like a penstemon, but there are many to choose from of these.
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« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2013, 11:00:10 AM »
Agastache possibly 'mexicana' but there are many new hybrids and several sp getting about. It is a short lived perennial, not especially frost tolerant.
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« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2013, 12:50:05 PM »
I agree with Trevor it is Agastache mexicana, CV.  'Sun Kisses, Summercrush Orange'
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« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2013, 02:36:37 PM »
Thanks Trevor and Oron, sorry to hear it is shortlived but shall take cuttings to ensure I keep it going and  meanwhile enjoy the lovely plant I bought. I love plants with aromatic leaves and the attractive flowers are bonus. :)
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