'Rosie Posie' Hummingbird Mint (Agastache)
Best low-maintenance perennial for beginner gardeners seeking pollinator-friendly color.
The 'Rosie Posie' Hummingbird Mint is a vibrant perennial that brings stunning magenta flowers to your garden from summer through fall. Its highly fragrant foliage releases a delightful minty, spicy scent when touched. This plant is exceptionally easy to grow, making it ideal for beginners, as it's resistant to deer and rabbits, and thrives in heat and drought. It flourishes in full sun, requires low maintenance, and is a magnet for hummingbirds and other pollinators, offering long-lasting color and interest.
$16.99
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4.5
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Category Rank
1667
/ 2989
#1667 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-39%
Below average
Lifespan
Perennial
/ Perennial
Who it's for
- Eco-conscious gardeners looking to support local pollinators
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, pest-resistant landscape plants
- Gardeners wanting long-lasting color and sensory appeal
Who should skip it
- Gardeners working with heavy, moisture-retaining clay soils
- Residents in humid climates prone to fungal foliage issues
- Planners seeking permanent, long-term perennial garden fixtures
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Appeal
A high-octane nectar source that hummingbirds find impossible to resist.
Maintenance Effort
Thrives on neglect with minimal pruning or supplemental watering required.
Pest Resilience
Strong minty oils naturally deter hungry deer and local rabbits.
Bloom Longevity
Provides consistent magenta color from the summer heat through autumn.
Environmental Adaptability
Handles intense sun and dry soil conditions with remarkable ease.
Beginner Friendliness
An incredibly forgiving perennial perfect for those new to gardening.
Key Specs
Lifespan
Perennial
Mature Height
22 inches
Mature Spread
30 inches
Water Needs
Low
Soil Type
Dry soil
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Drought Tolerance
High
Features
- Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators
- Fragrant minty, spicy foliage
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Heat and drought tolerant
- Long bloom time
- Low maintenance
- Vibrant magenta flowers
- Ideal for beginner gardeners
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the 'Rosie Posie' Hummingbird Mint for its exceptional ability to attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Reviewers consistently highlight the plant's vibrant rosy pink flower spikes and its pleasant, distinctive minty fragrance, adding significant sensory appeal to the garden. While initial shipments sometimes contain small plants, buyers report they are generally healthy and establish quickly. This Agastache is lauded for its reliability, mature drought tolerance, and continuous color display from midsummer into fall. The consensus is that 'Rosie Posie' offers excellent value, delivering on its promise of boosting garden biodiversity with beautiful, low-maintenance color, making it a highly recommended perennial for sunny borders.
Know before you buy
For optimal growth and air circulation, space your plants 24 inches apart. This allows the mounding habit to fill in nicely without overcrowding.
Yes, 'Rosie Posie' is highly drought-tolerant once established. It actually prefers dry soil and performs best when allowed to dry out between waterings.
Yes, the fragrant, minty foliage is generally unappealing to deer and rabbits. While no plant is 100% immune, it is a reliable choice for gardens prone to browsing pests.
This plant requires full sun to bloom effectively. Aim for at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily to maintain its vibrant magenta color and compact shape.
It is a low-maintenance perennial, but you can deadhead spent blooms to encourage a tidier look and potentially extend the flowering period. Otherwise, it requires very little intervention.
Yes, its mounding habit and 22-inch height make it a great candidate for containers. Just ensure the pot has excellent drainage and is placed in a sunny location.
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