Mosquito Plant

Agastache cana

Mosquito Plant

Patrick Standish from Aurora, Colorado, USA

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Lamiaceae
Genus:
Agastache
Species:
Agastache cana

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Subshrub
Height:
3-4 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug, sep, oct
Bloom Colors:
Pink

Native Range

United States: New Mexico, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid regions; prefers rocky soils

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Single-step cold-moist stratification for temperate woodland species. for 60–120 days

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o