Agastache Morello Live Plant Plugs – Pink Hummingbird Mint Starter Plants, 2 Pack, 1-3″ Tall

Overview

Introduce vibrant color and a delightful aroma to your garden with our Agastache Morello live plant plugs. You will receive two healthy, well-rooted starter plants of the stunning ‘Morello’ variety, also known as pink hummingbird mint. These young plants are cultivated to be vigorous growers, ready for transplanting into your garden beds or containers. Agastache, a member of the mint family, is cherished for its spires of rich pink to purplish-red flowers that bloom profusely, attracting hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. The ‘Morello’ cultivar is particularly noted for its compact growth habit and long blooming season, providing continuous beauty from summer into fall. Ideal for herb gardens, perennial borders, or pollinator-friendly landscapes, these Agastache starter plants promise a rewarding gardening experience.

Our Agastache Morello live plant plugs are carefully grown to ensure strong root development, giving them the best start in your home garden. While they arrive as young, non-flowering starters, they quickly establish themselves and grow into mature, bloom-producing specimens. Embrace the joy of nurturing these beautiful plants and watch your garden come alive with their charm and the pollinators they attract.

Key Benefits

Cultivating Agastache Morello live plant offers a multitude of benefits for both your garden and the environment. These resilient plants are a fantastic addition for gardeners seeking low-maintenance beauty and ecological value.

• Attracts Pollinators: The vibrant pink-purple flowers of the pink hummingbird mint are a magnet for hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, enriching your garden’s biodiversity and supporting local ecosystems.
• Long Blooming Season: Enjoy continuous blooms from summer through fall, providing extended visual interest and a consistent food source for pollinators.
• Drought Tolerant: Once established, these Agastache starter plants are remarkably drought-resistant, making them an excellent choice for water-wise gardening and reducing the need for frequent watering.
• Aromatic Foliage: The leaves emit a pleasant, minty-anise fragrance when brushed, adding an extra sensory dimension to your garden experience.
• Low Maintenance: Agastache ‘Morello’ requires minimal care, thriving with basic attention and offering maximum impact, perfect for busy gardeners.
• Deer and Rabbit Resistant: Their aromatic foliage naturally deters common garden pests like deer and rabbits, protecting your plants without chemical intervention.
• Versatile Garden Use: These plants are suitable for perennial borders, rock gardens, containers, and mass plantings, providing flexibility in garden design.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Agastache Morello live plant plugs is straightforward, ensuring they flourish and provide abundant blooms. These plants are known for their hardiness and adaptability, making them a joy to grow. For optimal growth and flowering, ensure your Agastache receives ample sunlight. They thrive in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. More sun exposure generally leads to stronger growth and a more prolific display of flowers. When it comes to watering, these plants prefer a moderate approach; allow the soil to dry slightly between watering sessions. They are quite drought-tolerant once established, but consistent moisture during their initial growth period will help them develop strong root systems. Avoid overwatering, as soggy soil can lead to root rot.

The ideal soil for your pink hummingbird mint is well-draining, such as sandy or loamy mixes. Avoid heavy clay soils that retain too much moisture, which can be detrimental to their health. Good drainage is crucial for Agastache. These plants love warm weather and tolerate heat exceptionally well, making them suitable for various climates. They are hardy in USDA Zones 5–10, but in colder regions, it’s advisable to protect them from frost during winter. Fertilization is generally not heavily required; a light application of a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring can encourage vigorous growth and blooming. Deadheading spent flowers can also promote continuous blooming throughout the season, ensuring your Agastache starter plants remain a focal point in your garden.

Size & Details

This offering includes two healthy Agastache Morello live plant plugs. Each starter plant typically measures between 1 and 3 inches tall upon arrival, providing a compact yet robust foundation for your garden. These young plants are well-rooted in soil and ready for immediate transplanting into your chosen garden spot or larger containers. While they are young, they possess the genetic vigor to grow into mature plants, reaching an average height of 18-24 inches and a similar spread once established. The ‘Morello’ variety is known for its upright, bushy growth habit. Expect these plants to establish quickly after planting, with flowering typically commencing in their first growing season, depending on planting time and growing conditions. They are shipped without flowers, ensuring that the plant’s energy is directed towards root development and overall health during transit.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big will my Agastache Morello live plant plugs get? A: Your plugs will arrive as young starters, typically 1-3 inches tall. Once established, they can grow to a mature height of 18-24 inches with a similar spread, forming a bushy, upright plant.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: While they can be started indoors, pink hummingbird mint is primarily an outdoor plant. It thrives in garden beds, perennial borders, and outdoor containers, preferring full sun exposure.
• Q: How much sunlight does Agastache starter plants need? A: Agastache ‘Morello’ requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to perform its best. Full sun ensures the strongest growth and most abundant blooms.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, Agastache ‘Morello’ is considered a low-maintenance plant. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal care, making it suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.
• Q: What condition will the plants arrive in? A: You will receive two healthy, well-rooted starter plant plugs in soil, ready for transplanting. They will be young and without flowers upon arrival, as photos of mature plants are for reference only.
• Q: When is the best time to plant tall Agastache? A: The best time to plant Agastache plugs is in spring after the last frost, or in early summer, allowing them ample time to establish before colder weather.
• Q: Will Agastache Morello care be difficult in my climate? A: Agastache ‘Morello’ is hardy in USDA Zones 5–10. In colder zones (5-6), ensure they are well-mulched for winter protection. They tolerate heat well in warmer zones.
• Q: Are these plants deer and rabbit resistant? A: Yes, the aromatic foliage of Agastache naturally deters deer and rabbits, making them a good choice for gardens prone to these pests.
• Q: Do these plants attract pollinators? A: Absolutely! The vibrant flowers of the ‘Morello’ Agastache are highly attractive to hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, making them excellent for pollinator gardens.
• Q: What kind of soil do they prefer? A: They prefer well-draining soil, such as sandy or loamy types. Avoid heavy, compacted clay soils that retain too much moisture.