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Agastache mexicana 'Balsumlora'

Summerlong Coral Mexican Giant Hyssop

Agastache mexicana 'Balsumlora'
Family
Lamiaceae
Height
16 to 22 inches
Width
16 to 22 inches
Flower color
Salmon-pink
Foliage color
Fragrant green leaves
Bloom time
Early summer through fall
Light
Full sun
Water
Light; drought-tolerant once established
Maintenance
Low; prefers well-drained soil
Growing zone
USDA Zones 7a to 10b
Wildlife
Attracts bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies

About this plant

Agastache mexicana 'Balsumlora' is a compact, floriferous perennial that produces dense spikes of tubular, coral-colored flowers from early summer through fall. The flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a lively addition to the garden throughout the growing season.

The foliage is aromatic, releasing a minty-citrus scent when brushed or crushed. The leaves are lance-shaped with slightly serrated edges, forming a bushy, well-branched habit that maintains a tidy appearance. Compared to other Agastache mexicana varieties, 'Balsumlora' is particularly valued for its prolonged bloom time, compact growth, and abundant flowering, making it well-suited for borders, pollinator gardens, and container plantings.

Works well in

Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Waterwise Gardens

Companion plants

Garden phlox · Black-eyed Susans · Daylilies · Lavender · Coreopsis · Russian sage

Design tip

Fall bloom is its strength, and it earns a place near a path or seating area used late in the year. Give it open sun and room to fill out, and repeat it in threes or fives so the planting reads as one sweep instead of scattered dots.