Agastache mexicana
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Agastache mexicana
Also known as:
Mexican Giant Hyssop
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.80 m
Width:
0.30 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
6-9
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Tea
Leaves, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Bee plant
Bee plant
Description
The strongly scented young leaves are used to flavor salads and warm dishes. They can also be used to brew a spicy herbal tea.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/07
End of Harvest:
15/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Aegopodium podagraria Ground Elder, Bishop's goutweed, Goutweed, Bishop's Weed |
Aegopodium podagraria is a valuable ground cover that prevents weed growth and retains moisture in the soil, which benefits Agastache mexicana. |
|
Gaultheria shallon Salal, shallon |
Gaultheria shallon can provide shade and habitat for beneficial insects, enhancing the overall health of the guild. |
|
Mentha x villosa alopecuroides Mentha bowles’s mint |
Mentha x villosa alopecuroides attracts pollinators which help in the reproduction of Agastache mexicana, increasing its yield. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Thymus vulgaris can attract pollinators and can be beneficial for pest control, providing a balanced ecosystem for Agastache mexicana. |