Mexican Giant Hyssop Plants

This variety of Hyssop produces gorgeous purple/pink flowers during summer which are a real treat in the garden, but it is the flavour of this plant that really excites us.  It's foliage contains a delicious lemon/aniseed flavour that makes it perfect for flavouring herbal teas and winter stews making it a great all-rounder. What's more, it truly comes into its own when added to a summer drink with or without alcohol!

Whilst we love to harvest this plant fresh throughout the spring, summer and autumn months, there are lots of ways to preserve its deliciousness so that you can get the best of it all year around. Whether you freeze them into ice cubes to save for special occasions or dehydrate the long green leaves and store them in a jar on your spice rack.

Not only does this plant pack a punch of flavour, but it's also a really easy to grow herb. Enjoying free-draining soil and sun or partial shade, it's a great option for many garden settings. You can plant it out into a bed with a selection of other plants, or pop it in a pot in a courtyard garden and it's likely to thrive. To help you find success with your Giant Mexican Hyssop plants, we've created a guide to help you along the way focusing on all things from planting and pruning to propagating and eating. If you're looking for another variety, why not take a look at common Hyssop?

• Latin Name: Agastache 'mexicana' lime 

  Type: Perennial

  Soil Type: Moist but free draining

  Where should I plant this variety? Sun or partial shade

  How tall does it grow? Approx. 0.5-1mcm

  How much space does it need? Approx. 50cm

  When does it flower? Pink flowers during summer

  
  

  Delivery Information

• This variety contains within it’s aromatic, feathery foliage the unbelievable aroma of cola. Perfect for adding to summer drinks and cocktails. Also great for adding to sauces or baking.

   

• Delivery options explained

   

  Pre-order delivery option

  From January to March, customers are able to pre-order herbs for delivery later in spring, to ensure that you receive the unusual varieties that you desire. We begin dispatch of pre-orders from late March, once all items in your order are available for dispatch in one delivery, as some varieties will be available a little later in the year than others. You will receive notification when this dispatch takes place along with tracking information but if you would like an estimated delivery date after placing your pre-order, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  Order Now delivery option

  From late March to autumn, herbs will be available for immediate dispatch subject to their availability. We dispatch our fresh potted herbs Monday-Wednesday each week to avoid postal delays over the weekend. We aim to dispatch all fresh herb orders in less than seven days, i.e. an order placed Thursday-Sunday would likely be dispatched the following Monday. Orders placed Monday-Tuesday, we would aim to dispatch by the Wednesday of that week.

  If you have a specific dispatch date that you would like us to aim towards, please do not hesitate to let us know. We can't guarantee a particular date but will strive to do our best for you.

  Dispatch information

  All orders are dispatched via a next day courier, ensuring that your herbs reach you promptly and in good health. For customers in the Highlands, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland this is a 48-hour delivery service.

  Please note that we do not offer a collection service. Our site is not suitable to receive visitors and this is a rule that we have to apply universally out of respect to our neighbours and family.

   

  Packaging

  
  We aim to reuse packaging as much as possible. Your herbs will be delivered in taupe recyclable pots. We are moving over to using plastic blister cell packaging which contains at least 90% recycled content and is itself 100% recyclable. These things are important to you and are important to us.
  
  

  Customer satisfaction

  Occasionally due to circumstances beyond our control, problems can arise. If you are not satisfied in the condition of your plants upon reaching you, please contact us as soon as possible providing pictures so that we can deal with your enquiry and feedback to our courier service. We will endeavour to ensure a resolution is reached that leaves you satisfied.