- 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.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations