Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) Lint & Epling
Source:
wcs
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 33: 227 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903517
Common Names
- Mexicana Mint
- Agastache Mint
- Tropical Mint
Description
Agastache mexicana (also called Mexican Giant Hyssop, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Mexico. It is a bushy plant with long, branching stems and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is found in open grasslands, woodlands, and along roadsides. It is drought and frost tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Agastache mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Agastache mexicana sub. mexicana
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agastache mexicana has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, black, glossy nut. The seedlings are small and slender with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agastache mexicana is a perennial herb that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 1m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be planted in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Agastache mexicana
Agastache mexicana can be found in Mexico and parts of Central America.
Agastache mexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agastache mexicana?
Agastache mexicana
What type of plant is Agastache mexicana?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae.
Where is Agastache mexicana found?
It is found in Mexico.
Species in the Agastache genus
Agastache aurantiaca,
Agastache breviflora,
Agastache cana,
Agastache coccinea,
Agastache cusickii,
Agastache eplingiana,
Agastache foeniculum,
Agastache mearnsii,
Agastache mexicana,
Agastache micrantha,
Agastache nepetoides,
Agastache occidentalis,
Agastache pallida,
Agastache pallidiflora,
Agastache palmeri,
Agastache parvifolia,
Agastache pringlei,
Agastache rugosa,
Agastache rupestris,
Agastache scrophulariifolia,
Agastache urticifolia,
Agastache wrightii,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,