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Agastache rupestris 'Glowing Embers'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners wanting to attract hummingbirds.
Discover the 'Glowing Embers' Agastache, a captivating perennial that brings vibrant color and enchanting fragrance to your garden. This Licorice Mint Hyssop variety boasts a long bloom time, from mid-summer to early fall, with striking orange-red tubular flowers that are a magnet for hummingbirds. Its unique, pewter-gray foliage is highly aromatic, releasing a spicy licorice-mint scent. Drought-tolerant and resistant to deer and rabbits, it's an easy-care choice for mass plantings or containers, offering a low-maintenance yet high-impact display.
$12.74
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
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Category Rank
864
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#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-54%
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting sunset colors for late summer
- Wildlife enthusiasts wanting to attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies
- Water-wise gardeners living in hot, dry, or arid climates
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in regions with heavy clay or wet winter soil
- Individuals sensitive to strong, pungent herbal or licorice aromas
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer not to deadhead spent blooms
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Attraction
A reliable magnet for hummingbirds throughout the late summer season.
Drought Tolerance
Thrives in arid conditions with minimal supplemental watering requirements.
Pest Resistance
Strong natural defenses keep deer and rabbits from grazing.
Bloom Duration
Provides consistent color from mid-summer well into the autumn months.
Maintenance Ease
A low-effort perennial that rewards gardeners with minimal intervention.
Aromatic Impact
Pewter-gray foliage releases a distinct, spicy licorice-mint fragrance.
Key Specs
Perennial lifespan
Spreading growth habit
Low water needs
Well-drained soil required
USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9
Mature height
26 inches
Mature spread
28 inches
Full Sun light requirement
Features
- Attracts hummingbirds and birds
- Fragrant foliage with spicy scent
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Long bloom time
- Easy to grow
- Suitable for containers
- Exclusive High Country Gardens introduction
- Drought tolerant
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliability of 'Glowing Embers'. Reviewers frequently note that the plants arrive healthy and establish quickly, even in dry or difficult soils. The primary delight is the plant's reliable, season long performance, offering brilliant color and acting as a magnet for hummingbirds. This Agastache variety is considered a robust, low maintenance addition that truly delivers on its promise of vibrant, enduring garden appeal.
Know before you buy
This plant thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil to prevent root rot. It performs best in sandy or rocky soil types and is highly drought-tolerant once established.
'Glowing Embers' is a hardy perennial suitable for USDA zones 5 through 9. In colder regions within this range, ensure the soil remains well-drained throughout the winter to help the plant survive.
Since this variety has a mature spread of approximately 28 inches, you should space them about 24 to 30 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation and growth.
Yes, the aromatic, spicy-scented foliage acts as a natural deterrent to deer and rabbits. While no plant is 100% immune, it is rarely bothered by these garden pests.
Absolutely. Its mounding habit and 26-inch height make it an excellent choice for containers, provided you use a well-draining potting mix and ensure the pot has adequate drainage holes.
You will enjoy blooms from mid-summer through early fall. The long bloom time makes it a reliable source of nectar for hummingbirds throughout the warmer months.
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