Mexicana Agastache

Giant Hyssop (Agastache Mexicana) is highly scented, it is an excellent attractant to hummingbirds and butterflies. It originates from Mexico and can grow up to 3.5 ft tall. The leaves are lanceolate or oval-lanceolate. The plant is perennial and self-fertile. Its young lemon scented leaves are used in herbal teas and the leaves are also often used in flavoring foods. Agastache is one of the most attractive plants for bees and supports a diversity of pollinators. Historically, mass plantings were established as a “honey plant” to support apiaries. While bees probe the deep tubular flowers for nectar, skippers, fritillaries, and the occasional hummingbird may also visit the plant. It is host plant to the Radcliff's Dagger Moth (Acronicta radcliffei), Summer Azure Butterfly (Celastrina neglecta), Orange Mint Moth (Pyrausta orphisalis), Tiger Moths, and Sphinx Moths. Care Plant Agastache in full sunlight and well-draining soil. Regular watering is essential to maintain moist soil, but avoid water logging. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Pruning the plant in late fall helps promote fresh growth in spring. This variety is generally pest and disease resistant, making it easy to care. Best grown in zones 7-10. Toxicity Agastache is not considered toxic to humans. Just in case you don't know, when you participate in the America's Gardens "We Know The Dirt" Garden Growing Club, you receive THREE outdoor perennial plants for the price of TWO! That's three healthy & happy strong mix and match varieties (bringing exquisite season long color to your home) on sale. Talk to one of our peeps at the garden center; they'll know how to get you started. If you're buying on-line, just register for the club on-line so you don't miss the savings.