Agastache, also known as Hummingbird Mint, is a wonderful, drought tolerant, perennial that offer late season color. As a bonus, hummingbirds LOVE this plant as do butterflies and bees. Plant in well drained soil.
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time: Late Summer into Fall
Varieties:
Black Adder: An “Anise” aka Giant Hyssop aka “Licorice Mint” type. Whatever you choose to call it, it is LOVED by pollinators. The dark erect bracts support dainty lavender-blue flowers giving it a two-toned appearance. Very long blooming Summer into Fall. 3’H x 2’W. Zone 6 – so it is best planted in lower elevations. Deadhead to prolong bloom.
Coronado: Pale orange bloom sits atop a mauve base, 16″H x 12″W. Zone 5. Plant Select. More Info Here.
Double Bubblemint: 2′-3’H x 18″-2’W. Named due to the fragrance of bubblegum and mint. Deep magenta flowers bloom all summer.
Poquito Butter Yellow: up to 1’H x 1’W. A dwarf hummingbird mint, stands out with bright yellow flowers bloom all Summer Long. Zone 5.
