Agastache mexicana

Botanical Description

Agastache mexicana is a herbacous perennial plant producing a cluster of erect, branched stems from 50 - 150cm tall from slowly-spreading rhizomes. The plant is a popular medicinal herb in Mexico, where it is sold in local markets and also in national markets. The plant is cultivated locally for medicinal use in gardens and also commercially on a small scale both for local use and for sale[ 1058 Title Phytologia Vol. 62 No. 3 Publication Author Publisher Moldenke H.N. & A.L. Year 1987 ISBN Description A botanical journal devoted to the valid publication of new taxa. ]. The plant is also grown as an ornamental, valued especially for its flowers and their ability to attract bees, butterflies and humming birds to the garden.