Agastache

March 13, 2016 @ 4:26 am

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:

Coronado Red:  unique crimson and maroon tones, 18″H x 12″W. Zone 5. Plant Select.  More Info Here.

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. Zone 5.

Sunset: a deep salmon-lavender blend, 24″H x 20″W.  Unique fragrance smells like root beer.  Zone 5, Plant Select. More Info Here.

Coronado     
Sunset Photo Courtesy D. Johnson for Plant Select