Agastache cana (Double Bubblemint Hyssop)

GIAB:

Mature Height: 2-3’

Mature Spread: 18-24” Hardy To: 7,000’

Water: Low

Exposure: Sun

Flower Color: Rich Pink

Flower Season: Mid-Summer to Fall Attracts: Hummingbirds

Description: “Agastache” is Greek for “many spikes” which most likely refers to

its gracefully long stems with richly pink tubular flowers. This woody-based perenni- al has pointed oval dark-green foliage and its striking flowers have a slight bubblegum fragrance. Double Bubblemint’s petals can be used in tea if dried out.

Care: To improve winter-hardiness and en- courage re-seeding, leave the stems intact over the winter. In mid-spring, remove old stems just above the new foliage, about 4 or 5” above ground level.

Fun Fact: Also called “mosquito plant”

Double Bubblemint actually contains highly flavored oil that repels mosquitos. To release the odor, crush the plant and rub directly onto skin.