Hummingbird Mint
Scientific Name: Agastache Rugosa ‘Golden Jubilee’
Common Name(s):
Agastache rugosa photo by Tracie Bowers
Hummingbird Mint
Categories:
Herbaceous Perennial
Comment:
Leaves have a fragrant anise scent. Do not trim stems and spent flowers late in the season as they provide protection in winter, trim in early spring. Hummingbird Mint will vigorously self-seed. The blooms are beautiful cut flowers.
Height:
2-3 feet
Flowering Period:
July to September
Flower Color:
Violet-pink
Usage:
Borders, Herb gardens, Butterfly gardens
Hardiness:
USDA zone 5-8
Propagation:
Will spread in the garden by self-seeding
Exposure:
Full sun to part shade
Soil:
Average, medium moisture. Well drained. May not survive the winter in compact clay soils
Regions:
Agastache rugosa foliage photo by Tracie Bowers
Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain
Origins:
Native to China, Laos, Vietnam, and Korea
Pollinator(s) attracted:
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees
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