Poquito Orange Hummingbird Mint
Agastache 'Poquito Orange'Poquito Orange Hummingbird Mint is a compact, long-blooming perennial prized for its vibrant orange flower spikes, fragrant foliage, and exceptional pollinator appeal. From early summer through early fall, upright stems are covered with bright orange blooms that provide a continuous nectar source for hummingbirds, butterflies, honey bees, and other beneficial pollinators. Its aromatic green foliage adds season-long texture and releases a pleasant minty fragrance when brushed.
With its naturally compact, mounded habit, Poquito Orange is an excellent choice for the front of sunny borders, pollinator gardens, rock gardens, and patio containers. Its tidy growth habit eliminates the need for staking, while the fragrant foliage naturally resists deer and rabbits. The colorful blooms also make excellent cut flowers.
Typically growing 14 to 18 inches tall and 14 to 18 inches wide, Poquito Orange is perfectly sized for smaller landscapes and container plantings. It thrives in hot, sunny locations and demonstrates excellent heat and drought tolerance once established.
This perennial performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. It prefers average to lean soils and requires very little supplemental watering after establishment. Excellent drainage, particularly during winter, helps ensure vigorous growth and reliable flowering year after year.
Care Instructions:
Planting: Plant in full sun in well-drained soil.
Soil: Prefers average to lean, well-drained soil.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment. Once established, water only during prolonged dry periods.
Fertilizing: Fertilizer is rarely needed. Avoid overly rich soils that encourage weak growth.
Pruning: Remove spent flower spikes to encourage continued blooming. Cut plants back in early spring before new growth begins.
Spacing: Space plants 14–18 inches apart for mature growth and airflow.
Maintenance: Provide excellent drainage and avoid wet winter soils for the best long-term performance.
Its brilliant orange blooms, aromatic foliage, compact habit, and outstanding ability to attract hummingbirds make Poquito Orange Hummingbird Mint a colorful addition to sunny, low-maintenance landscapes.
