New Mexico giant hyssop
Agastache neomexicana

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A perennial plant. It grows to 1.2 m tall. The flowers are deep red-purple.

There are about 20-30 Agastache species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

The young leaves are used as flavouring. The leaves can be used to make a herbal tea.

Edible parts

Leaves, leaves - tea

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed. They should just be covered with soil and germinate in 1-3 months at 13°C. They should be grown in the nursery for the first year. Plants can also be grown by dividing clumps and can be grown from basal cuttings. These root in 3 weeks.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Agastache pallidiflora neomexicana (Briq.) R.W.Sanders.;