Does Agastache come back every year?

Does Agastache come back every year?

Lamiaceae is often referred to as the ‘mint family’. In warm climates, annise hyssop comes back each year. However, in colder regions, it’s best treated as an annual, where it self-seeds readily.

Is Agastache mexicana a perennial?

Agastache mexicana is a species of flowering plant in the mint family known by the common name Mexican giant hyssop. It is native to southern North America and can grow up to 100 cm tall. The plant is perennial and self-fertile.

Is Agastache annual or perennial?

Agastache are a showy, fragrant group of perennial herbs. The greatest concentration of Agastache species is found in the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico, so they are very successfully grown in a high desert climate.

Is Agastache invasive?

Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade but best in full sun. Also tolerates drought, poor soils, summer heat and humidity. Plants in this genus are non-invasive in the garden.

How do you winterize Agastache?

Agastache comes through winter best if you do NOT cut back. Cut back to about 4” in spring. Most Agastache self seed readily, so deadhead to prevent reseeding. Water Requirements: Average water needs, drought tolerant.

Can you grow Agastache in shade?

Agastache will rot in wet soil and it’s best to avoid shade for the best flowering. The woodier species will not tolerate hard frosts.

Is Mexican hyssop invasive?

I planted two small plants nine years ago and it has reseeded itself into a “grove” of hyssop! It’s a late Summer bloomer and loved by butterflies, bees, wasps, etc. and smells great. It’s pretty invasive but easy to pull out where you don’t want it.

Is Agastache mexicana edible?

Agastache mexicana (also known as hyssop) is a flowering shrub native to North America that’s an edible plant with an anise-like flavor and aroma.

Does Agastache need full sun?

Light: Agastache (or Anise Hyssop) grows and flowers best in full sun. They will survive part shade, especially afternoon shade in warmer climates, but may not flower as well. Soil: Agastache grows best on fertile, well-drained soils. Planting: Plant Agastache in spring after all danger of frost has passed.

Should Agastache be cut back?

Trimming & Pruning: Trim back Agastache plants by pinching the new growth in spring to promote bushier growth. Deadhead (trim) spent flower stalks to keep the plant tidy. If growing Agastache as a perennial, don’t prune or deadhead past midsummer.

Is Agastache native?

Agastache foeniculum, commonly known as anise hyssop, is an upright, clump-forming perennial of the mint family that is native to parts of the upper Midwest and Great Plains (Wisconsin to Ontario west to British Columbia and south to Colorado).

Can Agastache be divided?

Dividing/Transplanting: Divide in spring if plant has outgrown its space; plant crown at soil level. Early Spring: Gradually remove any winter cover. Cut back old stems; large clumps may be divided.