USDA: 7a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H3 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
Height
0.6 - 1.5 m (2 - 5 ft)
Spread
30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light
full sun
Soil Moisture
low, well-drained
Soil Type
loam
Soil pH
neutral
Description
The herbaceous perennial Agastache mexicana (Mexican hyssop) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, bright orange and fragrant flowers during mid summer to mid-autumn. The matte foliage is medium green in colour, medium in texture and fragrant.
Typical Uses
Border, container, cut flowers, vegetable garden and wild flower.
Special Characteristics
Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Agastache mexicana . Agastache mexicana is tolerant of drought.
Cautions
This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.