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Agastache scrophulariifolia
Agastache scrophulariifolia (Willd.) Kuntze
Purple Giant Hyssop, Purple Giant-hyssop
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Synonym(s): Agastache scrophulariifolia var. mollis
USDA Symbol: AGSC
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Flowers purplish-red in a crowded, terminal spike with purple bracts. Oval, opposite leaves are toothed and whitish beneath. Erect, purplish stems are 2-5 ft. tall.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall.
Fruit: 4 nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Purple to lavender to pale pink to white.
Distribution
USA: CT , DC , DE , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , MA , MD , MI , MN , MO , NC , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , SC , SD , TN , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: MB , NB , ON , QC , SK
Native Distribution: VT & MA to GA, w. to w. Ont., e. SD & e. KS
Native Habitat: Rich woods & thickets
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Rich, moist soils
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesFragrant Foliage: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesSpecial Value to Bumble Bees
Special Value to Honey Bees
This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Propagation
Commercially Avail: yesFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Natural Biodiversity - Johnstown, PA
Bibliography
Bibref 1294 - The Midwestern Native Garden: Native Alternatives to Nonnative Flowers and Plants An Illustrated Guide (2011) Adelman, Charlotte and Schwartz, Bernard L.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 26 - Minnesota Wildflowers: a field guide to the flora of Minnesota (2009)Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Agastache scrophulariifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Agastache scrophulariifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Agastache scrophulariifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-04Research By: TWC Staff