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pale giant hyssop

Scientific Name: Agastache pallida

Family: Lamiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Agastache pallida: Pale Giant Hyssop

Agastache pallida, commonly known as Pale Giant Hyssop, is a striking perennial herb appreciated for its vertical presence and aromatic foliage.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions fragrant, minty leaves. While generally considered non-toxic, strong scents may be irritating to some animals.
  • Birds feed on the seeds of Purple Giant Hyssop.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions the plant having spikes. Consider the sharp edges of these spikes if children play nearby.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Agastache pallida (Lindl.) Cory
  • Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Agastache barberi Brittonastrum barberi
    • Agastache barberi (B.L. Robins.) Epling
    • Brittonastrum ionocalyx

Common Names

  • Pale Giant Hyssop
  • Pale Giant-hyssop
  • Barber Giant Hyssop
  • New Mexico giant hyssop
  • Bill Williams Mountain giant hyssop
  • Giant Hyssop
  • Bill

Distribution and Habitat

  • The native Yellow Giant Hyssop is occasional to locally.
  • Found in Apache County.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • Perennial forb/herb with a strong vertical presence.
  • Features opposing leaves and tall, strong central stems.
  • Grows from June until October.
  • Aromatic apple-green foliage.
  • Crowded spikes of pale purple flowers (darker in full sun) mixed with purple or pale green bracts from July through September.
  • Large fragrant (minty) leaves (up to 4.5" long).
  • Flowers of Purple Giant Hyssop are very pale purple.
  • Pale yellow corolla with 2 upper lobes, 2 lateral lobes, and a single lower lobe.
  • Color ranges from lavender to pale pink and occasionally white.

Ecological Role

  • Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
  • Birds feed on the seeds.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Attracts Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and Bumble Bees.

Further Information

  • USDA Plants Database
  • Discover Life