Agastache ‘Raspberry Daiquiri’ – Hummingbird Plant

Description

Bring vibrant color and pollinator activity to your garden with Agastache ‘Raspberry Daiquiri’, a compact perennial with aromatic foliage and raspberry-pink flower spikes that bloom from midsummer to fall. Loved by hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, this hardy Agastache thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it perfect for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, or patio containers. Its minty-anise scented leaves add fragrance and sensory appeal, while deer resistance and drought tolerance ensure low-maintenance beauty.

🌿 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Agastache ‘Raspberry Daiquiri’

• Common Names: Hummingbird Mint, Hyssop, Raspberry Daiquiri Agastache

• Height: 18–24 inches

• Spread: 18–24 inches

• Sun Requirements: Full sun

• Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Bloom Time: Mid-summer to fall

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–10

• Attributes: Deer-resistant, fragrant foliage, pollinator-friendly, heat and drought tolerant

• Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering; cut back in late fall or early spring

💚 Why You’ll Love It

✅ Long-Lasting Color: Raspberry-pink spikes brighten borders and containers throughout late summer.
✅ Pollinator Magnet: Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies in abundance.
✅ Fragrant & Low-Maintenance: Minty-anise scented leaves and drought tolerance make gardening easy.
✅ Versatile Placement: Perfect for mixed borders, pollinator gardens, and patio containers.

🌻 Planting Tip

Plant Agastache ‘Raspberry Daiquiri’ in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Avoid rich, wet soils to prevent root rot. Water deeply but infrequently to establish strong roots. Deadhead blooms to promote continuous flowering, and mulch lightly in winter for added protection. Combine with Agastache ‘Rose Mint’, Coreopsis, or Blue Hyssop to create a stunning pollinator-friendly display.