Agastache cana Seeds
Agastache cana Seeds
Agastache cana
Mosquito plant, Texas hummingbird mint, Mexican Hyssop
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Description
Agastache cana is an attractive aromatic plant from the hot mountainous regions of Texas and New Mexico. This perennial plant is often grown as an annual in regions with cold, wet winters. It is fast-growing and flowers during its first year. The bushy plants display long-lasting raspberry pink flower spikes in summer. Its aromatic greyish green leaves can be used in herbal teas and savoury dishes. Loved by bees and butterflies, it is perfect for bringing height and colour to informal flower beds and wilder areas of the garden. Agstache cana enjoys full sun and can be grown in poor, stony and dry soil as long as it is light and very well-drained.
Agastache cana, also known as Texas hummingbird mint, belongs to the Lamiaceae family alongside lavender and mint. It is native to the rocky, mountainous regions of South-West America where it occurs at an altitude of 1200 to 2000 m. Depending on the climate and the soil type, the plants will reach a mature height of 80 cm in full bloom. It forms bushy, upright woody clumps. The angular stems bear triangular, greyish green leaves with coarsely toothed margins. They give off a minty, anise-like aroma when crushed. From July to October, beautiful flower spikes appear. For several weeks, they bring a graceful touch to the garden as they sway in the breeze. Each spike is covered with small tubular bilabiate flowers, similar to those of sages or fuchsias. They are raspberry pink and have an interesting scent that some have compared to bubble gum. Agastache flowers are loved by pollinating insects. Flowers are followed by numerous seeds that germinate quite easily in light soil.
Agastache cana is a strong-growing, generous and attractive plant that is easy to grow in any free-draining soil. It generally withstands light frosts of about -7°C but will survive much harsher temperatures if the soil stays dry during the winter months. It is perfect for filling out flower beds and attracting wildlife into the garden. In a natural, exotic-inspired garden, pair it with blue asters, Perovskia, Miscanthus, Phormiums or Hesperaloe parviflora. In the herb or vegetable garden, it can be grown alongside thyme, savory, chervil or basil. Agastache cana is suitable for growing in pots on sunny patios or balconies. The dried flowers keep very well in bunches. The dried leaves can be used in herbal teas or to flavour savoury dishes. Agastache cana is sometimes referred to as the Mosquito plant as its scent is an effective mosquito repellent.
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Botanical data
Agastache
cana
Lamiaceae
Mosquito plant, Texas hummingbird mint, Mexican Hyssop
North America
Planting and care
Sow from February to April at a temperature of 15-20°C in good quality soil and cover with a fine layer of compost or vermiculite. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and make sure to give the seeds enough light to germinate. To speed up the process, place the seed tray in a propagator or polyethylene bag until germination (30-90 days).
When the plants are strong enough to handle, transplant them into pots and move them to a cooler place until they are ready to be taken outdoors. When all risk of frost is over, harden them off for 7 to 10 days then plant them out in a sunny location with fertile, very well-drained soil. Make sure to leave about 50 cm between each plant.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.