- USDA Hardiness Zones 5-10
- Height 2.5-3 Feet Tall
- Spread 20-24 Inches Wide
- Light Requirement is Full Sun
Are you looking for a low maintenance plant that puts on a show? You’ve found it. It has long and wide purple flower spikes that stand out due to their height. It brings in hummingbirds and butterflies with its scented foliage. The Blue Boa Hummingbird Mint is easy to care for and drought tolerant.
The foliage appears in a mounded habit with teardrop shaped leaves. The flower spikes shoot up above the foliage and are a violet purple. Flowering season for the Blue Boa Hummingbird Mint is generous, lasting from late spring to early fall. The garden height reaches twenty-four inches tall to fourteen to eighteen inches wide. It has a scape height of thirty-two inches tall. Uses include; attracting pollinators, border planting, container planting, as a focal point or for its cut blooms.
Blue Boa Hummingbird Mint Care
Start to care for your Blue Boa Hummingbird Mint by planting in full sun. It needs at least six hours of sun per day. Soil should be a coarse soil with impeccable drainage. In the first growing season water regularly. Once established water needs are average. During the flowering season, your plant will benefit from more regular watering. Trim off spent blooms to maintain appearance. Prune back hard in the spring before new growth begins. Fertilize in the spring prior to new growth. All ph levels and soil types are tolerated by the Blue Boa Hummingbird Mint.
Blue Boa Hummingbird Mint Spacing
When spacing your Blue Boa Hummingbird Mint be sure to give it enough room to develop. It aims for a seamless appearance, space fourteen inches, center on center. When planting in containers a 10-gallon size or larger is desirable.
Blue Boa Hummingbird Mint Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-10 |
Flower Color(s): Blue to Purple |
Bloom Period: Summer |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Light Exposure: Full Sun |
Height Class: Medium |
Height: 2.5-3 Feet |
Spread: 20-24 Inches |
Spacing: 20-24 Inches |
Habit: Upright |
Watering: Average |
Drought Tolerant: Yes |
Resists: Deer |
Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies & Bees |
Features: Drought; Heat Tolerant; Fragrant Flower |
Scientific Name: Blue Boa' Agastache hybrid USPP 24,050 |
Common Name: Blue Boa Hummingbird Mint |
Other Name(s): Anise Hyssop; Giant Hyssop |
Brand: Proven Selections |
- SKU:
- AGABB
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
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