Hummingbird mint (Agastache 'Desert Sunrise') ag-ah-STAK-ee Genus:  Agastache This hummingbird mint boasts large spikes of reddish-pink tubular flowers with an orange tint over a long season in summer and early fall. The whole plant is aromatic. Grow in a bed, border, rock garden, or xeric garden. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Hybrid of A. rupestris and A. cana . Large plant with spikes of pink-red-orange flowers that hummingbirds love. Care:  Grow in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. Tolerates dry, xeric sites but also grows well in regular garden conditions. Propagation:  Start seeds indoors in early spring at 55° to 64°F; divide in spring; take cuttings in late summer. Problems:  Usually easy to grow, but mildew and rust can be problems during a dry summer. Downy mildew and other fungal diseases occasionally occur.

Overview

Height 3 ft. to 6 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Fragrant Flowers, Fragrant Foliage, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer, Summer Flower Color Pink Uses Beds and Borders Style Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Tolerance Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant Type Perennials