When you hear Hummingbird Mint, you probably think of one particular plant—likely one with a tall stock of brightly colored blooms in purple, orange, or magenta. That’s because Hummingbird ...

A particularly good variety to consider is agastache rose mint (Agastache pallidiflora) -- the pink and purple flowers on this plant look picture-perfect, and the plant has a fragrant minty smell.

“The color combinations of the yellow blooms with those of the blue mistflower, the purple bush sage or the red amaranth add a splash of color to the landscape throughout late summer and fall. It also ...