Agastache aurantiaca 'Poquito Butter Yellow' - Hummingbird Mint
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Anise hyssop or Hummingbird mint
Scientific name: Agastache aurantiaca 'Poquito Butter Yellow'
Foliage color: Medium green, lanceolate, aromatic
Flower color: Bright yellow, in dense, slender spikes
Mature height: 0.45–0.60 m
Mature spread: 0.30–0.40 m
Habit: Upright, bushy, forming flexible, well-branched stems
Flowering period: June to October
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Moderate, tolerates drought once established
Soil type: Well-drained, light, fertile
Hardiness zone: Zone 5 to 10
Drought tolerance: Good, prefers dry to moderate conditions
Pollinator-friendly plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic, safe for children and pets
✂️ Maintenance
Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, light soil. Water regularly at planting to encourage root establishment, then reduce watering once established. Pinch young stems in spring to encourage a bushier habit. Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming until frost, and cut back in late autumn.
This generous, hardy perennial thrives with minimal care and tolerates drought well. Ideal for beds, butterfly gardens, and sunny borders, it offers spectacular and prolonged flowering. Its aromatic foliage adds a sensory dimension to the garden. A top choice pollinator-friendly plant to attract bees and butterflies.