Agastache Giant Hyssop , Mexicana 'Lavender Blue' Herb

Agastache mexicana, Perennial Herb - Attracts Bees & Butterflies, Agastache Giant Hyssop (Lavender Blue Agastache Mexicana) or Mexican Giant Hyssop, It is a perennial Herb native to the hotter southern USA & related to the mint family. The highly aromatic young leaves are used as a flavouring in salads and cooked foods]. The young leaves are used to make herbal tea Also a must have addition to any perennial border delivering a stunning display of 60-80cm high lavender blue bottle brush scented flower spikes from early summer to late autumn. The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. It's wonderful for mass planting in flower beds because of its delightful aroma & tall stunning display & is an excellent cut flower. Best grown in low to moderately fertile, well-drained soil which is kept on the dry side., Seed Count Approx - 100 avg

 SOWING - Plant seeds after the last frost and cover lightly. Keep seeds moist until germination. Plant in full sun and space 18-24 inches apart. Withhold fertilizer, as this performs best in poor, infertile soil. Fertilizer may result in unnaturally tall plants with sparse blooms.