spikes in vivid mixed colors — orange, pink, coral, and purple — that attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees all season long.
These aromatic perennial herbs thrive in sunny locations with well-draining soil, making them a perfect choice for pollinator gardens, borders, rock gardens, and cottage landscapes. Their fragrant foliage and long-lasting blooms make them both ornamental and beneficial for garden biodiversity.
Features
- Brilliant mixed-color blooms that attract hummingbirds and pollinators
- Strongly aromatic foliage with minty fragrance
- Drought-tolerant, heat-loving perennial plant
- Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and pollinator habitats
- Easy to grow from Non-GMO seeds
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Agastache aurantiaca cana
- Common Names: Hummingbird Mint, Hyssop
- Plant Type: Perennial Herbaceous Flower
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
- Mature Height: 18–36 inches (45–90 cm)
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–10
- Light Requirements: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil
- Watering Needs: Low to moderate
- Bloom Time: Summer to Early Fall
- Container Friendly: Yes
- Fragrance: Minty, anise-like aroma
- Uses: Pollinator gardens, herbal borders, rock gardens, floral displays
Planting Guide
- Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
- Sow seeds on the surface of moist, well-draining soil; do not bury deeply.
- Maintain soil temperature at 70°F (21°C) for best germination.
- Mist soil lightly and keep evenly moist until seedlings appear (14–21 days).
- Transplant outdoors after frost danger passes into full sun.
- Space plants 12–18 inches apart.
- Water moderately; allow soil to dry between waterings.
- Deadhead spent blooms to promote continuous flowering.
- Ideal for container growing or drought-tolerant landscapes.
- Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies all season long.