
Native to North and Central America, hummingbird mint is a long-flowering perennial that is adored by pollinators, including butterflies and hummingbirds. There are over 20 different species belonging to the Agastache genus, growing best in sunny, sheltered yards.
As a gardener, I have long been a fan of hummingbird mint, having grown the 'Blackadder' and 'Blue Fortune' varieties in different gardens where I have worked in the UK. With purple-blue flower spikes that can reach up to 3 feet tall, I know these varieties of hummingbird mint can add structure and height to garden borders.