High Country Gardens
Poquito Butter Yellow Agastache
Best low-maintenance pollinator plant for small gardens and container gardeners.
Brighten your garden with the Poquito™ Butter Yellow Agastache, an award-winning dwarf variety of Hummingbird Mint. This perennial plant offers a compact, bushy habit and a long bloom season, showcasing sunny yellow flowers from summer through fall. It thrives in heat and drought once established, making it a low-maintenance choice perfect for containers and smaller garden spaces. This variety is a magnet for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, while also being resistant to rabbits and deer. For optimal growth, plant in lean, well-drained soil in full sun.
$13.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
866
/ 2688
#866 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-64%
Below average
Life Cycle
Perennial
/ Perennial
Who it's for
- Eco-conscious gardeners supporting local pollinators
- Xeriscaping enthusiasts seeking low-water landscape solutions
- Container gardeners needing compact, long-blooming color
Who should skip it
- Gardeners managing heavy clay or poorly draining soil
- Cold-climate residents needing reliable, long-term perennials
- Gardeners sensitive to strong, aromatic foliage scents
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Attraction
A high-impact magnet for hummingbirds, butterflies, and essential garden bees.
Drought Resilience
Thrives in intense heat with minimal supplemental water once fully established.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort perennial that demands very little attention throughout the growing season.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits, keeping your garden beds intact.
Bloom Longevity
Provides consistent, sunny color from the height of summer through autumn.
Container Suitability
Compact, bushy habit makes it an ideal candidate for small-space gardening.
Key Specs
Life Cycle
Perennial
Watering Needs
Moderate
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Bloom Season
Summer, Fall
Growth Habit
Bushy
Mature Height
10-13 inches
Mature Spread
15 inches
Deer Resistant
Yes
Features
- Award-winning dwarf variety
- Compact and bushy growth
- Long summer to fall bloom
- High heat and drought tolerance
- Attracts pollinators and hummingbirds
- Rabbit and deer resistant
- Ideal for containers
- Low maintenance
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and vigor of the Poquito Butter Yellow Agastache upon arrival. Reviewers frequently note the plants are healthy, well packaged, and establish quickly. The primary theme is reliability; this variety performs exactly as advertised, offering continuous, vibrant yellow blooms throughout the season. Gardeners appreciate its compact size and its strong appeal to hummingbirds and bees, making it a reliable, high impact addition to sunny borders. This plant delivers excellent garden performance and perceived value.
Know before you buy
This is a compact, dwarf variety that typically reaches a height of 10 to 13 inches with a spread of about 15 inches, making it ideal for smaller spaces or containers.
No, it is considered a low-maintenance perennial. Once established, it is highly heat and drought-tolerant, requiring only moderate watering.
The Poquito Butter Yellow Agastache is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 10, meaning it can withstand a wide range of climates, including cold winters in zone 5.
It performs best in lean, well-drained soil. Sandy or loamy soil textures are preferred to ensure the roots do not sit in excess moisture.
Yes, this variety is known for being resistant to both deer and rabbits, which makes it a reliable choice for gardens where these animals are common.
For optimal growth and a consistent bloom from summer through fall, this plant requires a location with full sun exposure.
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