'Blue Bayou' Hummingbird Mint (Agastache)
Perennial
- Compact native perennial with pollinator-attracting power!
- Indigo-blue flowers bloom from summer to fall.
- Resistant to deer, rabbits, and diseases, making it easy to grow.
- Ideal for containers, front of borders, or mass plantings.
- Zones 5-9, sun, 18" tall and wide at maturity.
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Description
While it's beloved for its flowers, hummingbird mint is also highly fragrant and adds a pleasant aroma to the garden. The foliage has a minty, spicy scent that is particularly noticeable when the leaves are brushed against or crushed. These hardy perennials are drought-tolerant and thrive in full sun, making them an excellent choice for those who want a low-maintenance landscape without frequent watering. Since they are resistant to diseases and pests (like deer and rabbits), gardeners can enjoy their beauty without worry!
Details
Plant patent: USPPAF
Common name: Hummingbird mint, anise hyssop
Zone: 5 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 16-18" x 14-18"
Flower color: Blue to indigo
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer to fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Rabbit resistant, native, low flammability, heat tolerant, dry soils, deer resistant, best for beginners
Uses: Edging, flower gardens, wildlife garden, cut flower, attracts hummingbirds, pollinator garden, wildflower garden, borders
How to Grow
Light: Needs full sun (> 6 hours sun) to thrive.
Water: Enjoys average to low soil moisture, will not tolerate prolonged wet or soggy conditions.
Spacing: 2 to 3 feet apart
Fertilizing: Not required or recommended. Overly fertile soils or conditions result in floppy growth.
Winterizing: No special winter requirements; dry conditions in winter are preferred, and foliage can be left standing.
Maintenance & pruning: Clean up old foliage in late winter or early spring.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
They died within a couple weeks of ordering
Pollinators are regularly seen visiting blue bayou.
Arrived in excellent condition.
The plants had mostly broken stems.
There were no broken stems in box, so it
looks like it was packed that.
I am sure it live and thrive, but , still disappointed. Everything else was perfect
and I can’t wait to plant everything.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
2 of the plants were big and beautiful. One was small and hopefully it willbe ok
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to us to start the claims process if necessary.
This item never grew back in the spring.
We’re sorry you’re having trouble with your plants! Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2025, but after this time frame, we cannot be responsible for the care of your plants. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Love it!
Arrived beautiful and well packaged, but likely didn't have time to get roots established before winter. None of them came back.
Hello! We’re sorry you’re having trouble with your plants. All of our orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, but outside of that timeframe, we cannot be responsible for the care of your plants. If you’d like to talk to our customer service team, you can reach them at [email protected]. Happy gardening!
I was very happy with my plant. It arrived in a timely manner and in safe good order.
Perhaps due to winter storms on the east coast my plants arrived in the so west 9 days after the order and 6 days after planned departure.(usually 3-4 days) Sadly all were so dry resurrection was not possible. The plants were beautiful, but sadly didn't travel well
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2025, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
So far, so good! Timely shipping, plant packaged well and in good condition
The order came quickly and was exactly what I needed.
The plant arrived looking pretty weak. It was surviving but seemed to be in decline. It then died within a day or two of planting. Perhaps it's too hot to be shipping live plants.
We've got you covered with our 60-day guarantee. We guarantee that you will be satisfied with your purchase and that your plants will arrive healthy, free of pests and diseases, and true to name. Have a problem with your plant? We make it easy to place a claim via email, automated claim process, or use the chat bubble. Simply send us a photo of your plant, your order number, and a brief description of the problem within 60 days of receipt of your order. While we do not accept returns, we are happy to issue refunds. Refunds are based on the plant cost and do not include shipping charges. Allow up to 2 weeks for processing refunds. After 60 days, we cannot be responsible for the plants in your care and will not cover problems with overwintering, animals, insects, diseases, improper planting, drought, flooding, poor drainage, etc. Our goal is that you are successful with our plants (and gardening in general), so our expert staff is here to assist you with any problem you may experience. Any plant shipped dormant in spring is guaranteed to break dormancy, even if it takes longer than 60 days.
Please note: our guarantee does not cover plants grown outside of their recommended growing zones. Verify your USDA zone by clicking 'Growing Zone' in the site navigation and entering your zip code before purchasing.
'Blue Bayou' Hummingbird Mint
First time my plant came in sad shape. Still trying to save it. 😢
Hello! We apologize that you received plants that are not up to our standards. While we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we would be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
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It arrived a little decrepit but I have been trying to nurture it back and it is slowly coming around
Thank you for contacting us. We apologize you received plants not up to our standards. Please email pictures of any plant in question to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible.
If I prune down to just a few inches above the ground, will they flush back? Mine are looking a little faded and haven’t bloomed anymore
Pruning 'Blue Bayou' Hummingbird Mint significantly in mid summer is not typically advised, as this can stress the plant during its active growing season. If your 'Blue Bayou' Hummingbird Mint has faded and stopped blooming, you might consider light maintenance such as deadheading and ensuring the plant is receiving proper care with regard to watering and soil conditions rather than drastic pruning.
Looking for plants that repel flies and mosquitoes for zone 6a What do you suggest?
Lavender is a great option for keeping away mosquitos! Check out our selection of lavender plants here: https://www.greatgardenplants.com/search?q=lavender+plants
I hummingbird mint perennial?
Yes, this is a perennial! You can find that information to the right of the plant picture on our website.