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Agastache mexicana Summerlong™ Magenta

Scientific Name : Agastache mexicana

Common Name : Mexican Giant Hyssop

Hardiness Zone : 7a - 10b

Hardiness Degree : 15°F (-9°C)

Blooming Season : Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer

Plant Habit : Mounded

Characteristics : Attracts Bees, Deer Resistant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Scented Foliage

Water : Light

Fertilizer : None or when needed only

Spacing : 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)

Height : 16 - 22" (41 - 56cm)

Width : 16 - 22" (41 - 56cm)

Exposure : Sun

General Information : A dense, mounded Agastache that flowers throughout the summer with beautiful, bright flowers that attract pollinators.

Idea & Tips : Heat and drought tolerant. Performs best in full sun with good drainage.

Grower Information :

Earlier to bloom and longer lasting in full bloom for an extended sales window and better garden performance.
Easy to use in mixed deco pots for higher sales value.
Ideal for pollinator programs and Fall programs.
No daylength requirement.

Boasts purple-pink flowers.

'Balsumlmag'

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder : Darwin Perennials

Propagation Guide
- Media EC/pH:
  
  EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
  
  Soil Temperature:
  
  70-72°F (21-22°C)
  
  Rooting Hormone:
  
  500 ppm IBA
  
  Mist:
  
  Low to moderate
  
  Fertilization:
  
  50-75 ppm N
  
  Pinching:
  
  Recommended after roots are established. Leave 4-5 active internodes.
  
  Transplanting:
  
  Recommended after roots are established. Leave 4-5 active internodes.
  
  Comments:
  
  Stick cuttings the day of arrival, if possible.
Finishing Guide
- Media pH:
  
  5.8-6.2
  
  Temperature:
  
  Nights: 50 to 55°F (10 to 13°C) Days: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C)
  
  Light Level (fc):
  
  3,000 to 5,000
  
  Vernalization:
  
  No
  
  Daylength:
  
  Long day facultative
  
  Watering:
  
  Allow media to dry regularly between watering.
  
  Fertilization:
  
  Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
  
  Pinch After Transplant:
  
  Recommended
  
  Plant Growth Regulators:
  
  PGRs generally not needed
  
  Pests and Fungal Diseases:
  
  Thrips, white fly
Crop Scheduling
- 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Not recommended
  
  1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
  
  2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot:
  
  Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
  
  Bloom Months:
  
  April to September

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