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western giant hyssop
Scientific Name: Agastache occidentalis
Family: Lamiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Agastache occidentalis (Western Giant Hyssop)
Agastache occidentalis, commonly known as Western Giant Hyssop, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the mint family. It is appreciated for its aromatic properties and lavender-colored flowers.
Considerations for Pets
- As a member of the mint family, Agastache occidentalis possesses aromatic qualities that may be appealing or distracting to some animals.
- The plant produces spikes of flowers, and the small parts of the plant may pose a choking hazard if ingested.
Considerations for Children
- As a member of the mint family, Agastache occidentalis possesses aromatic qualities that may be appealing or distracting to some children.
- The plant produces spikes of flowers, and the small parts of the plant may pose a choking hazard if ingested.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agastache occidentalis (Piper) A. Heller
- Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
- Synonyms: Includes references to older nomenclature, with attribution to Piper and Heller.
Common Names
- Western Giant Hyssop
- Western Horsemint
- Giant Hyssop
- New Mexico Giant Hyssop
- Bill Williams Mountain Giant Hyssop
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to western North America.
- Specifically found in the Cascade Mountain Range of Oregon and Washington.
- Also present in the mid-western United States and the Canadian Prairies (Manitoba).
- Specific locations include New Mexico and Western Texas.
- Found in foothill communities.
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial herbaceous plant.
- Grows to a height of approximately 3 feet.
- Features spikes of lavender-colored flowers.
- Described as a subshrub forb/herb.