Flower · GBIF taxon 2926410
mosquito plant
Agastache canaAlso known as Texas Hummingbird Mint, Double Bubble Mint
Texas hummingbird mint thrives on the sun-baked, rocky slopes of high-altitude southwestern mountains. Dense spikes of vibrant rose-pink flowers bloom continuously from summer through autumn, producing rich nectar that draws hummingbirds and wild bees. Brushing against the fine foliage releases an unusually sweet, bubblegum and mint fragrance that repels many browsing herbivores.
AromaticFloweringDrought-Tolerant
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil nutrients
Predators
- Spider mites
- Aphids
ThreatsHabitat loss, overgrazing, and severe drought
HabitatsRocky mountain slopes, canyon walls, and high-desert gravels
Life span5–10 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderLamiales
- FamilyLamiaceae
- GenusAgastache
- SpeciesAgastache cana
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Scent Check: Gently brush the leaves to experience its distinct bubblegum-mint scent.
- Observation: Watch flower spikes during warm mornings to spot feeding hummingbirds.
- Stem Identification: Look for square-shaped stems that signal its membership in the mint family.
Pollinator Michelle Lynn Reynolds / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Frequent Companion (c) Leticia Jiménez Hernández, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Leticia Jiménez Hernández · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) brettaugust, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Alan Prather, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Alan Prather · cc-by
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