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Agastache mexicana

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone 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.