Wasowski, Sally and Andy
Agastache scrophulariifolia (Willd.) Kuntze
Purple giant hyssop, Purple giant-hyssop
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
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.
This plant is now extirpated from Ontario (Newmaster et al., 1998)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Herb Flower:
Fruit: Size Class: 3-6 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , Purple
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: CT , DE , GA , IL , IN , IA , KS , KY , MD , MA , MI , MN , MO , NE , NH , NJ , NY , NC , OH , PA , SC , SD , TN , VT , VA , WV , WI , DC
Canada: MB ,
NB ,
ON ,
QC ,
SK Native Distribution: VT & MA to GA, w. to w. Ont., e. SD & e. KS
Native Habitat: Rich woods & thickets
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N) Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Rich, moist soils
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Fragrant Foliage: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Last Update: 2012-12-06
