'Blue Boa' Hummingbird Mint (Agastache)
Perennial
- Tall, showy flower spikes attract pollinators!
- Provides months of violet and ultra-green colors.
- Resistant to deer, rabbits, & diseases, making it easy to grow.
- Native perennial thrives in any well-draining soils.
- Zones 5-10, sun, 36″ tall x 24″ 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 native 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
Patent #: USPP 24,050
Common name: Hummingbird mint
Zone: 5 - 10
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 30-36" x 24"
Flower color: Purple
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.
