Agastache cana Hoary balm of gilead (Labiatae) Evergreen perennial

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Agastache cana
Hoary balm of gilead
Evergreen perennial
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The Agastache cana plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Texas to New Mexico. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hoary balm of gilead. Some home gardeners know the variety as Cedronella cana.

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Latin Name:  Agastache cana
Common Name:  Hoary balm of gilead
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  (Hook.)Wooton.&Standl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.8   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Dry slopes in the mountains[187].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a sunny sheltered position and a well-drained sandy loam enriched with leaf-mould[111, 200]. Best if given a hot dry position in full sun[187]. Plants are only hardy in the milder areas of Britain[111, 233], tolerating temperatures down to about -5°c[200]. Another report says that they are hardy to about -20°c[187]. Plants are short-lived[233]. A good bee plant.

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