Purple Giant Hyssop

Giant Purple Hyssop

AAgastache scrophulariifolia

Plant Characteristics:

  • Duration: Perennial 
  • Habit: Herb
  • Size class: 3-6ft
  • Native Habitat: Rich woods and thickets 
  • Bloom time: July-september

Growing Conditions 

  • Light:
    • Sun, shade
  • Soil:
    • Moisture: Moist 
    • Description: Rich, moist soils
  • Condition comments:
    • Very flood tolerant

Benefits:

  • Conspicuous flower 
  • Fragrant foliage 
  • Attracts butterflies 
  • Specific values to native bees, honey bees, bumble bees

 

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