Mosquito Plant Seeds

Mosquito Plant is a fragrant, long-blooming perennial that produces graceful spikes of rosy-pink to lavender tubular flowers from midsummer until frost. The aromatic silver-green foliage releases a pleasant mint-like fragrance when brushed, while the colorful flower spikes provide months of vibrant beauty in pollinator gardens, xeriscapes, perennial borders, and wildlife landscapes. Native to the arid regions of the American Southwest, it combines outstanding ornamental value with remarkable drought tolerance.

The nectar-rich blossoms are irresistible to hummingbirds, honeybees, native bees, bumblebees, butterflies, and numerous other beneficial pollinating insects. Hummingbirds are especially attracted to the brightly colored tubular flowers, frequently returning throughout the day to feed on the abundant nectar. Blooming continuously during the hottest months of summer, Mosquito Plant provides an exceptionally dependable nectar source when many other perennials have slowed or finished flowering.

Growing 24 to 36 inches tall, Mosquito Plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating heat, drought, rocky soils, and low humidity with ease once established. Its fragrant foliage naturally discourages deer and rabbits while making it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens, water-wise landscapes, prairie plantings, rock gardens, and perennial borders. Easy to grow and remarkably low maintenance, it provides season-long color with very little care.

Specifications
Botanical Name: Agastache cana
Plant Type: Hardy perennial
Height: 24–36 inches
Spread: 18–24 inches
Flower Color: Rosy pink to lavender
Bloom Season: Midsummer until frost
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; thrives in sandy, rocky, and average garden soils
Water Needs: Low once established; highly drought tolerant
Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9
Bee Attraction: Outstanding
Butterfly Attraction: Excellent
Hummingbird Attraction: Outstanding

Seedman Notes
Mosquito Plant is one of the finest hummingbird plants for hot, sunny gardens, combining fragrant foliage with months of nectar-rich blooms that keep pollinators coming from summer until frost. Its exceptional drought tolerance, aromatic leaves, and remarkable ability to attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees make Agastache cana an outstanding choice for pollinator gardens, xeriscapes, perennial borders, and wildlife-friendly landscapes.