Agastache mexicana ‘Sangria’

Agastache mexicana ‘Sangria’ is native to southwestern United States and northern Mexico where it is known as Toronjil. The lemon scented foliage and spires of beautiful red-purple flowers can be used to make a tasty tea. Pollinators love this plant!

Note: These perennial plants are often grown as annuals in cold, wet climates. Happily, we have been able to grow them successfully for a number of years in rubble. Excellent drainage seems to be the secret to getting them through winter. They have also seeded themselves into our gravel pathways. We let a few stay and they have also proven hardy over the last few years. 

syn. Brittonastrum mexicanum, Cedronella mexicana

Zones: 7 to 10
Family: Lamiaceae
Type: Perennial 
Height: 36 to 48 in.
Spread: 18 to 24 in.
Exposure: full sun, part-shade
Soil Conditions: dry, lime-loving, calcareous, average soil
Bloom Time: July to October
Bloom Color: red-purple
Native Range: Southwestern USA and Northern Mexico