Agastache scrophulariifolia
Purple Giant Hyssop
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Description:
Purple Giant Hyssop is a tall, late-summer blooming flowering perennial. It has clusters of small flowers on terminal spikes that vary in color from purple, to pale pink, to white. Small lobed flowers bloom in turn on each terminal spike, extending bloom time throughout the summer. A member of the mint family, Purple Giant Hyssop has square stems and fragrant leaves, offering some deer resistance. Grows best in moist soil or wet conditions, in rich or sandy soils, in dapled shade, thickets and meadows. Does not tolerate hot dry conditions. It’s 6 foot height makes it a good choice for a back border. Seeds readily propagate and plugs easily transplant.
Wildlife Value: Excellent nectar source for bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Birds forage on the seeds.
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial
New Jersey Native: Yes
Bloom Times: Late Summer to Fall
Bloom Colors: Pink, Purple, White
Deer Resistance: Some
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Birds
Salt Tolerance: Unknown
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy
Soil Moisture: Moist, Wet
Soil pH: Slightly Acidic, Neutral
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Partial Shade
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Moist, Wet
Drought Tolerance: Low
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 3 ft - 6 ft ft
Spread: 2 ft - 3 ft ft
Growth Rate: Medium-fast