Ordered in May 2024, planted in a very sunny spot, and has had consistent blooms and spreading for the past 2 years. Even after the hard winter we had in New England in 2025. I don't water it, I don't fertilize it. I'm a firm believer that if it lives through neglect, it's meant to be, no pun intended.
Meant to Bee® 'Queen Nectarine' Anise Hyssop Agastache hybrid
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Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 2'6" - 3'
Spread: 2'8" - 3'
Height: 76cm - 91cm
Spread: 81cm - 91cm
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Features
Soft peach flowers are held on mauve calyxes on this striking anise hyssop. The colorful blooms and fragrant foliage make this agastache plant especially attractive in garden plantings. Calyxes hold their color after the plant stops blooming, extending interest into fall while this hummingbird plant continues to provide ornamental value.
Fragrant FlowerDrought TolerantAttracts:Bees, Butterflies, HummingbirdsResists:DeerNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:30 - 36 Inches 76cm - 91cmSpacing:32 - 36 Inches 81cm - 91cmSpread:32 - 36 Inches 81cm - 91cmFlower Colors:OrangeFlower Shade:PeachFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Summer through FallHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Alkaline SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:Dried FlowerUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Heat and drought tolerant. This durable agastache plant performs best in full sun with good drainage and works well in many garden conditions. Add gravel to the soil if necessary to improve drainage and keep this anis hyssop growing strong through the season. Once established, this hummingbird plant is easy to grow and requires very little maintenance, making it a dependable choice for sunny perennial gardens where anise hyssop thrives.
Meant to Bee® 'Queen Nectarine' Agastache hybrid USPP 34,896, Can PBRAF -
5541332514Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.
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Nichole Gehle, Connecticut, United States, 6 days ago
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I planted this in the fall of 2025 in Zone 5A/4b, while in a drought and had a heck of a harsh winter in northern New England, the coldest in 10 years. Fast forward to end of June 2026 and the plant has doubled in size in full sun in good soil with minor amendments. Appears happy and is doing well, currently blooming! Nothing grows fast here :)
Adam, New Hampshire, United States, 1 week ago -
Beautiful the first year, but did not survive the winter in zone 8a. Very disappointed as this was too expensive for an annual flower.
Caroline Weems, Alabama, United States, 10 weeks ago -
I would highly recommend this plant. It did very well in my zone 6b/full-sun/amended clay soil garden last season. It survived the winter and already has basal foliage (protected by leaf mulch) in mid-March. The color is stunning and it’s a hummingbird and pollinator magnet!
Melissa Puppos, 15 weeks ago -
I would not recommend this plant at all. It died the first year. There's some issue with this variety.
Carl Clemmons, Georgia, United States, 39 weeks ago -
I've purchased this plant in the fall of 2024 and it never really went dormant much and grew very quickly due to our rainy spring. It quickly shot up to over 3 plus feet. It looked beautiful and covered in blooms. However after the first flush I did selective deadheading for a second flush. The plant is not producing any more blooms and really looks sad with yellowish leaves and overall drab look.
Carl C, Georgia, United States, 48 weeks ago -
I have had success with this plant in zone 7A. I bought a gallon size plant and planted it a little high last spring (2024) because I suspected the problem that other growers were having was crown rot. The plant did really well last summer, attracting lots of pollinators - the bees were on it constantly! I should have given it the Chelsea Chop this year, because it's taller than I would prefer for its location, but it did come back nice and full, and expanded a bit. So my suggestion is that if you grow this plant, plant it a little high. I didn't even protect this plant over the winter and it was fine. I suggest avoiding too much fertilizer and excessive water, and the plant will do well for you. It looks really graceful when the wind comes through the long stems.
Croton Cher, New York, United States, 1 year ago -
Beautiful the first year, it died over winter ( zone 7) but came up from seed. The reseeding was not to type ( Queen nectarine) but of lesser quality, less showy barely there pink blooms. The leaves are more strongly scented and hearty. I prefer the original showey blooms and will replace with another plant.
SUSAN E BOSSIE, Virginia, United States, 1 year ago -
I purchased this from a local garden center and planted this late spring last year, was lovely through summer and fall. Did not survive the winter is zone 5. Very disappointing to waste this much money. Wish I had read reviews before purchase. In general, I don’t think any of the Proven Winners plants I have purchased locally survive more than a year
Andrea, New York, United States, 1 year ago -
I bought this plant in the late summer off a sale rack because I loved the color. Zone 7 location in full sun. It overwintered and was beautiful the second spring. However, it did not survive the second winter.....which was dry but not particularly cold. I'm disappointed, but I may try one more to see what happens.
Tena, Oklahoma, United States, 1 year ago
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