Hummingbird mint is a fragrant and colorful addition to any yard. As the name implies, this perennial is a hit with pollinators, known to attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to its sweetly scented, tubular flowers that bloom on tall spikes. This impactful flowering perennial is ideal if you are looking for a plant to add structure and height to your garden borders.
There are over 20 different species of hummingbird mint, belonging to the Agastache genus, and the majority are native to the warmer regions of North and Central America. As you would expect, these plants thrive in sunny and sheltered spots, exhibiting a high degree of drought tolerance during the summer.
