Agastache mexicana

Mexican Hyssop

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Aromatic perennial herb with tubular violet flowers attracting pollinators. Drought tolerant once established, forms mounds of gray-green foliage.
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Plant Details

Common Name Mexican Hyssop
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Agastache
Species Mexicana
Origin Mexico, Western North America
Blooming Summer to frost, attracts bees and hummingbirds
Leaf Color Gray-green to blue-green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy loam or gritty mix, tolerates poor soil conditions

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Watering

Drought tolerant once established. Water deeply but infrequently to prevent root rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for best flowering; tolerate partial shade in extreme heat

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Fertilization

Low nutrient needs. Apply compost at planting; avoid excess nitrogen which reduces fragrance.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent blooms to encourage rebloom. Cut back hard in late winter or early spring.

Pest Control Aphid Japanese Beetle Slug Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 16000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 45%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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