Agastache Summer Fiesta (Hummingbird Mint)

Extremely heat tolerant, Agastache ‘Summer Fiesta’ (Hummingbird Mint) is a compact and bushy, upright herbaceous perennial forming a low mound of ovate, aromatic, green leaves. From early summer to fall, it boasts dense spikes of spicy orange-red flowers for a great floral display. A real feast for the eye. The flower spikes add lovely vertical lines to the landscape.

Extremely heat tolerant, Agastache 'Summer Fiesta' (Hummingbird Mint) is a compact and bushy, upright herbaceous perennial forming a low mound of ovate, aromatic, green leaves. From early summer to fall, it boasts dense spikes of spicy orange-red flowers for a great floral display. A real feast for the eye. The flower spikes add lovely vertical lines to the landscape.

  • Grows up to 24-28 in. tall (60-70 cm) and 24 in. wide (60 cm).  The aromatic leaves exude a minty scent when crushed.
  • Easily grown in full sun, in well-drained, fertile soils. Good drainage is particularly important. Although a drought-tolerant plant, it might need watering in extreme dry weather spells.
  • Provides a bold visual impact in beds and borders, cottage gardens, city gardens, butterfly gardens, or patio containers over a very long season.
  • Ideal to add color to the late-season garden when many other plants are fading.
  • Creates a stunning effect when mixed with other perennials or planted en masse.
  • Attracts streams of hummingbirds, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.
  • Generally disease and pest-free (might occasionally be subject to powdery mildew) and resistant to deer and rabbits.
  • Deadhead spent flowers to promote additional bloom. 
  • Propagate by seed, by division, or by semi-ripe cuttings.

Requirements

Hardiness 6
– 10

Heat Zones 5
– 12

Climate Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Agastache – Hyssops
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall
Height 2'
– 3'
(60cm
– 90cm)
Spread 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spacing 24″ (60cm)
Water Needs Low
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage