Agastache ‘Summerlong Coral’

Agastache ‘Summerlong Coral’ is a long blooming perennial prized for its coral pink flower spikes and aromatic foliage. Blooming from early summer into fall, it provides continuous color and pollinator activity while maintaining a tidy upright habit that fits beautifully into sunny borders and cottage style gardens.

Height & Spread: 18 – 24 in x 18 – 24 in

Bloom Time: Early summer to fall

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Preference: Well drained soil

Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: Deer and rabbit resistant

Native Status

This agastache is a cultivated hybrid selected for its extended bloom season, compact habit, and vibrant flower color. While not a straight native species, it shares many of the pollinator benefits associated with native agastaches.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Hummingbirds

• The nectar rich tubular flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds which visit regularly throughout the extended bloom season.

Butterflies

• Draws a variety of butterflies including Swallowtails, Painted Ladies, and skippers seeking nectar from the abundant flower spikes.

Bees

• Supports native bees, honeybees, and bumblebees which frequently forage among the densely packed blooms.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

• Space 18 – 24 in apart to promote good air circulation and allow plants to develop a full well branched form.

Landscape Placement

• Excellent for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, and patio plantings where its long bloom season and bright flower color can be enjoyed from summer into fall.

Companion Plants

• Echinacea purpurea ‘PowWow Wild Berry’ (Purple Coneflower) – Provides bold blooms and extended pollinator interest in sunny garden settings.
• Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) – Adds upright texture and seasonal color that contrasts beautifully with the flower spikes.
• Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) – Complements the coral blooms with airy lavender flowers and silver foliage.
• Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’ (Threadleaf Coreopsis) – Offers a soft mound of fine textured foliage and pale yellow flowers throughout summer.
• Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ (Meadow Sage) – Contributes rich purple flower spikes that create striking color contrast.