2010
Agastache mexicana
"Sangria"
Flowering period: July - October
Height > 75 cm
Spread: 25 - 50 cm
Habit: Upright
Flower type: Spiked
Leaf Color Light Green
Placement: Sun
Water Average
Fertilizer need: Average
Plant type: Perennial
Class Best seller 2010
Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Origin: Southwestern USA and Northern Mexico
Special Features: Lemon-scented foliage and dozens of whorled-red-purple blossoms History: Known in Mexico as Toronjil. Introduced by Jelitto Perennial Seeds in 2007
Colour: Red-purple
Natural Flowering Period: July - October Winter
Hardiness Zone: Z7-10
Growth Habit: Upright Foliage: Elliptical-shaped and lemon-scented
Height with Flowers: 120 cm (48'')
Spacing between Plants: 60 cm (24'')
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils (very drought tolerant), pH 5.8 - 7.2
Location: Full sun Use: Plant in mixed containers or the border with Amsonia hubrichtii, Andropogon 'Prairie Blues' and Gaillardia 'Amber Wheels'
Specialities: First Year flowering; culinary and tea use