Hummingbird Mint
Agastache aurantiaca
Also listed as Cedronella aurantiaca, Brittonastrum aurantiacum
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Orange Hummingbird Mint is a drought-tolerant perennial with aromatic foliage and bright orange-red tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds and pollinators. It blooms prolifically from mid-summer through fall with minimal water once established.
Why grow it
Agastache aurantiaca offers a mid-height option for pollinator gardens that bridges the gap between compact bedding salvias and taller garden phlox, reaching 2-3 feet at maturity. Unlike many hummingbird-attracting plants, it performs well in dry to moderate soils once established, making it suitable for water-conserving landscapes without requiring afternoon shade in most climates. The extended bloom window from midsummer through frost provides reliable nectar availability during a period when many early-season flowers fade.
Watch out for
In areas with humid summers or poor drainage, this plant may develop fungal issues on foliage, particularly if crowded or overhead-watered late in the day. Self-seeding can be prolific in favorable conditions, so deadheading spent flowers may be needed if volunteer seedlings are unwanted. Performance declines noticeably in consistently wet soils, and winter survival depends on good drainage rather than cold hardiness alone.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Lamiaceae
Native Range
Arizona, New Mexico, Mexico
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Orange Hummingbird Mint is a drought-tolerant perennial with aromatic foliage and bright orange-red tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds and pollinators. It blooms prolifically from mid-summer through fall with minimal water once established.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Hummingbird Mint grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Agastache aurantiaca offers a mid-height option for pollinator gardens that bridges the gap between compact bedding salvias and taller garden phlox, reaching 2-3 feet at maturity. Unlike many hummingbird-attracting plants, it performs well in dry to moderate soils once established, making it suitable for water-conserving landscapes without requiring afternoon shade in most climates. The extended bloom window from midsummer through frost provides reliable nectar availability during a period when many early-season flowers fade.
Watch out for
In areas with humid summers or poor drainage, this plant may develop fungal issues on foliage, particularly if crowded or overhead-watered late in the day. Self-seeding can be prolific in favorable conditions, so deadheading spent flowers may be needed if volunteer seedlings are unwanted. Performance declines noticeably in consistently wet soils, and winter survival depends on good drainage rather than cold hardiness alone.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Lamiaceae
Native Range
Arizona, New Mexico, Mexico
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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