'Mexican Giant Hyssop' (a-GAH-sta-kee: mek-si-KAH-num) [Brittonastrum mexicana] or [Cedronella mexicana]
Upright growing, bushy, lemon scented plants that make for short lived perennials. They have ovate to lance shaped leaves on stems that reach 26-32 inches in height, The multi-branched stems end in spikes of deep carmine-rose colored blooms with white stamens in mid-late summer. Grows about 12 inches wide. Use in moderately fertile, well draining soils in full sun. < 50 seeds
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