Agastache mexicana - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Lion's tail (Agastache mexicana) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces pink-coloured, spike-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from July to October. Its lanceolate leaves are grey-green. In a sunny location with well-drained, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Lion's tail are grey-green, lanceolate.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Lion's tail sets beautiful accents together with: Garden sage, purple coneflower, thyme.

Tasks
- Harvest: In the period from July to October - Sowing outdoors: Beginning of May.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Suitable for consumption. Agastache mexicana forms pink-coloured flowers arranged in spikes from July. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tubs, group planting, bee pasture, cutting, consumption, scented garden