Agastache Mexicana Seeds produce Hummingbird Mint, a perennial herbaceous plant known for its upright growth habit and dense spikes of deep red to burgundy flowers. This clump-forming plant thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and is suitable for garden beds, borders, pollinator gardens, and container plantings. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, providing vibrant color and aromatic foliage throughout the growing season.
Features
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Upright, clump-forming perennial growth habit
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Produces deep red to burgundy tubular flowers
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Aromatic foliage attracts pollinators
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Suitable for garden beds, borders, pollinator gardens, and containers
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Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil
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Drought-tolerant once established
Specifications
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Scientific name: Agastache mexicana
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Common name (US): Hummingbird Mint
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Seed type / variety: Perennial flowering variety
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Growth habit: Upright, clump-forming perennial
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USDA zones: 7 to 10
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Planting season: Spring
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Growing season: Late spring through fall
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Sowing Season: Spring
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Sowing season months: March to May
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Germination time and conditions: 14 to 21 days at 70 to 75 F in moist, well-drained soil
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Sunlight requirements: Full sun
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Soil requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
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Watering needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
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Mature plant size: 3 to 5 feet tall; 2 to 3 feet spread
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Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart