more agastache

Here are some more accurate photos of what the agastache looks like, although there being cloudy days for the last few days, even these photos have brighter colors than during a series of hot sunny days. As I compare the photos to what I see in the garden, these are pretty close to the midday appearance. Of course, lighting makes a big difference, as the late afternoon/sunset appearance is more vibrant as it enhances the reds and oranges, and I've strategically planted them to be backlit by the late afternoon sun.

A. 'Firebird'


A. 'Orange Flare'


A. rupestris


I just received an e-mail from my friend Ted, who says his agastache do the same thing of performing well the first year, then fading out the second or third year. And he lives much further south than here.