Product Description

The Coral Hummingbird Mint is a perennial plant that blooms from early summer until the first frost. It’s known for its vibrant coral-colored flowers and mint-scented foliage. This plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It’s also drought-tolerant, making it a great choice for xeriscaping or low-water gardens.

One of the best things about this plant is that it’s a hummingbird magnet! The bright flowers and sweet nectar are irresistible to these tiny birds. Plus, it’s also attractive to butterflies and bees, making it a great choice for a pollinator garden.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Crown and root rot may occur in poorly drained soils.  No serious pests or disease issues but watch for powdery mildew, wilt, and rust.  

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Coneflower, Daylily, Russian Sage

IMAGES: cultivar413 from Fallbrook, California, 190908 044 Chicago Botanic Gdn – Crescent Garden, Cordyline ‘Auntie Lou’, Agastache ‘Kudos Coral’ Hyssop, Cuphea x purpurea ‘Firefly’, Ipomoea Sidekick™ Black Heart Sweet Potato Vine (48861660062), CC BY 2.0, (2) Photo(s) courtesy of TERRA NOVA® Nurseries, Inc., Agastache ‘Kudos Coral’

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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