Agastache (Hyssop, Hummingbird Mint)

Agastache spp

Perennials Shrubs

Description

'Agastache' (aka 'Hummingbird Mint' or 'Hyssop') is a must-have, drought tolerant perennial. Does well with secondary water. Tall spikes of flowers with a long bloom time and multiple season interest. This plant has a wonderful aromatic foliage and attracts hummingbirds and other beneficial pollinators. The blooms range in color from pinks, oranges, yellows, and blues. There are many species and hybrids. Here are some that we carry (subject to availability):

  • 'Kudos' - Gold, Coral, Ambrosia

  • 'Sunrise' - Yellow, Blue

  • 'Sunset' - Sonoran, Navajo, Apache

  • 'Desert Solstice'

  • 'Coronado Red'

  • 'New Mexico'

  • 'Sangria Mexican'

  • 'Pink Pearl'

  • 'Poquito Butter Yellow'

  • 'Morello'

  • 'Blue Boa'

  • 'Golden Jubilee'

  • 'Blue Blazes'

  • 'Cotton Candy'

  • 'Tutti Fruitti'

Botanical Name
Agastache spp
Height
3-4'
Width
18"
Sun Exposure
Full Sun Partial Sun Filtered Sun
Soil Type
Well Draining
Bloom Time
Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer Long Blooming
Bloom Colors
Orange Purple Pink Red Yellow Multicolor Cream Blue
Zones
Zone 5 Zone 5B Zone 6 Zone 7
Foliage Colors
Light Green Silver
Water Requirements
Secondary Culinary Low

Tags

Hummingbirds Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Flip Your Strip Salt Tolerant Drought Tolerant Fast Growing Easy Care Fragrant Good for Paths Butterflies Bees