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.
Features pink-lilac flowers.
'Balsumlilac'
(Flowering Only License)
Breeder : Darwin Perennials
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Propagation Guide
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EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
70-72°F (21-22°C)
500 ppm IBA
Low to moderate
50-75 ppm N
Recommended after roots are established. Leave 4-5 active internodes.
Recommended after roots are established. Leave 4-5 active internodes.
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Finishing Guide
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5.8-6.2
Nights: 50 to 55°F (10 to 13°C) Days: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C)
3,000 to 5,000
No
Long day facultative
Allow media to dry regularly between watering.
Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
Recommended
PGRs generally not needed
Thrips, white fly
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Crop Scheduling
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