Mexican Hyssop
Agastache mexicana 'Sangria'
A bold and fun plant with brilliant spikes of red, purple, blue and white flowers. The plant has culinary uses as the flowers are edible and the lemon-scented leaves being used as a herb, brewed as a herbal tea or to provide a refreshing addition to your sangria. The blooms can be used as long-lasting cut flowers. Known in Mexico as Toronjil. Drought tolerant once established. Not to WA. 40 seeds.
Sowing Instructions
Sow direct to garden after frosts have passed or into pots to transplant once frosts have passed. Keep moist at temperatures between 13-18˚C. Slugs love seedlings so provide some protection.
Climate
Cold, Temperate, Hot Arid, Tropics/SubTropics
Germination Type
Fast germinating seeds
Sowing Method
Direct, Transplant
Height
1.2m
Spacing/Spread
0.4m
Sowing Periods
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cool | ||||||||||||
| Temperate | ||||||||||||
| Sub-Tropical/Tropical |