Agastache mexicana Mexican giant hyssop (Labiatae)

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Agastache mexicana
Mexican giant hyssop
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The Agastache mexicana plant species is found in Southern N. America - Mexico. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mexican giant hyssop.

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Latin Name:  Agastache mexicana
Common Name:  Mexican giant hyssop
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  (Kunth.)Link.&Epling.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.8   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Not known

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 3 months at 13°c[133]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first year. Plant out in late spring or early summer[K]. Division in spring. Fairly simple, if large divisions are used it is possible to plant them straight out into their permanent positions. Basal cuttings of young shoots in spring[111]. Harvest the young shoots when they are about 10 - 15cm tall and pot them up in a lightly shaded position in a greenhouse. They should root within 3 weeks and can be planted out in the summer or following spring.

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