Mosquito Plant (Agastache cana)

   

• Common English Names: Hummingbird Mint, Mosquito Plant, Bubblegum Mint
• Common Spanish Names:
• Scientific Name: Agastache cana (ah-ga-STA-kee KAY-nuh)
• Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
• Geographic Range: Western Trans-Pecos of Texas and south-central New Mexico in mountains at elevations from 5,000 to 6,000 feet.
• Plant Form: Herbaceous perennial 24" x 24".
• Remarks: Rose-pink tubular flowers mid to late summer and into fall attract hummingbirds; leaves are aromatic; adaptable to most well draining soils, cold hardy, heat tolerant with adequate water and partial/afternoon shade, medium water.

Last Update: 3 Jul 2002