General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Plant Height: 36 - 48 inches
Plant Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Purple
Other: Red-Purple
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: July - October (cut back after first bloom)
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Will Naturalize
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Can handle transplanting
Other info: Good self-seeder
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Pollinators: Bees
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Mexican Giant Hyssop
  • Agastache
  • Anise Hyssop
Also sold as:
  • Sangría

'Sangria' was a featured
Plant of the Day for May 17, 2019.
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Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2021-11-29

Date: 2011-11-17
Location: Beavercreek, OR
Photo courtesy of Truls Jensen and Emma Elliott of Wild Ginger Fa
Location: Beavercreek, OR
Photo courtesy of Truls Jensen and Emma Elliott of Wild Ginger Fa

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
Location: Annie's Annuals Nursery
Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy
Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Mar 16, 2013 3:09 AM concerning plant:
    Agastache mexicana 'Sangria' was introduced by Jelitto Perennial Seeds in 2007.

    This is another beautiful and colorful Agastache.

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