USDA: 5a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H1 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height
0.6 - 1.5 m (2 - 5 ft)
Spread
30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light
full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture
low, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to sandy
Soil pH
acidic
Description
The herbaceous perennial Agastache barberi (hummingbird mint) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, faded fuchsia and fragrant blossoms during early summer to mid autumn. The matte foliage is medium green in colour, medium in texture and aromatic. A specimen plant, Agastache barberi (hummingbird mint) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Accent, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting, specimen, vegetable garden and wild flower.
Special Characteristics
This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Agastache barberi tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions
Where conditions are favourable, Agastache barberi (hummingbird mint) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.
