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Agastache – Tango Hyssop (Agastache aurantiaca ‘Tango’) Non-GMO – Organically Grown – Flower

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Agastache – Tango Hyssop (Agastache aurantiaca ‘Tango’) Non-GMO – Organically Grown – Flower

Perennial (often grown as a short-lived perennial or tender perennial)

Full Sun (tolerates light partial shade)

Full Description

Agastache ‘Tango’, commonly known as Orange Hyssop, Hummingbird Mint, or AGTA Hyssop, is a vibrant, aromatic perennial prized for its bold tangerine-orange tubular flowers and long blooming season. The upright flower spikes rise above fragrant, mint-scented foliage, releasing a sweet anise-like aroma when brushed or crushed.

‘Tango’ is exceptionally attractive to hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it one of the best nectar plants for wildlife gardens. Its intense orange blooms bring warmth and movement to borders, herb gardens, cottage gardens, and container plantings.

This variety is also valued for its drought tolerance once established and its ability to thrive in poor, well-drained soils where many other flowering perennials struggle. 

Full Growing Information from Seed:

  • Botanical name: Agastache aurantiaca ‘Tango’
  • Common name: Orange Hyssop / Hummingbird Mint / AGTA Hyssop
  • Plant type: Perennial flowering plant
  • Height: 40–70 cm (16–28 inches)
  • Spread: 30–45 cm (12–18 inches)
  • Sun: Full sun preferred
  • Soil: Very well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
  • Soil pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline
  • Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
  • Sowing method: Start indoors or direct sow after last frost
  • Seed depth: Surface sow – lightly press into soil, needs light to germinate
  • Germination time: 7–21 days
  • Germination temperature: 18–24°C (65–75°F)
  • Time to bloom: 10–14 weeks from sowing
  • Maintenance: Low – deadhead for continuous blooms, cut back after flowering
  • Uses: Pollinator gardens, borders, herb gardens, containers, wildlife gardens

Stratification

Optional but beneficial.

Cold stratification for 2–4 weeks can improve germination rates.

How to stratify:

  • Place seeds in a moist paper towel or soil mix
  • Seal in a bag or container
  • Refrigerate for 2–4 weeks
  • Sow on surface after stratification

Medicinal Properties

Agastache species have a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, especially in Asian and Indigenous practices.

Traditionally used for:

  • Digestive support
  • Mild respiratory relief
  • Calming teas
  • Antimicrobial properties

Leaves are often used fresh or dried for herbal teas, with a pleasant mint-licorice flavour.

‘Tango’ is primarily grown as an ornamental and pollinator plant, but like other Agastache varieties, it is edible and aromatic.

 

Seed count: 10