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Agastache Golden Sprite or not?

Pot herbPot herb Posts: 43
in Plants
I bought three of the above named plants two years ago, but they didn't grow. However, these two strangers - over 4' tall - have appeared this year, but they don't look like the images online. I'd be grateful for an ID.
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  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    I don’t know what they are but they are definitely not an Agastache. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • Mark56Mark56 Posts: 1,653
    edited August 2018
    Looks like Soldiago aka Golden Rod, definitely not Agastache
  • Pot herbPot herb Posts: 43
    edited August 2018
    Thanks, Lyn. I meant to type Apricot, not Golden, but it's good to know anyway - even though the original plants which were Agastache did die two years ago. This year I bought seeds from a non-commercial supplier, and have had some weird and wonderful results that were not ordered. These must belong to those seeds.
     Thanks again for your quick response.
  • Mark56Mark56 Posts: 1,653
    I grew Apricot Sprite, it is a beautiful shade of orange but it is not hardy - which is why you must of lost it 2 years ago. I have to overwinter mine
  • Pot herbPot herb Posts: 43
    Thank you Mark56 - it's identical to the online images. I've no record of growing it or buying it. 
    Thanks again for your help.
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