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Bill Williams Mountain giant hyssop

Scientific Name: Agastache pallidiflora ssp. pallidiflora var. gree

Family: Lamiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Agastache pallidiflora: New Mexico Giant Hyssop and Bill Williams Mountain Giant Hyssop

Agastache pallidiflora, commonly known as New Mexico Giant Hyssop or Bill Williams Mountain Giant Hyssop, is a fascinating plant in the mint family. Other common names include giant hyssop, Bill William's hyssop, and pallid flower giant hyssop.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Agastache pallidiflora (A. Heller) Rydb.
  • Family: Lamiaceae (also known as Labiatae)
  • Rank: Variable, including species, subspecies, and variety. Examples include:
    • Agastache pallidiflora ssp. pallidiflora
    • Agastache pallidiflora ssp. neomexicana (Briq.) Lint & Epling
    • Agastache pallidiflora ssp. pallidiflora var. gilensis R.W. Sanders
    • Agastache pallidiflora var. neomexicana (Briq.) R.W. Sanders
  • Synonyms: A. pallidiflora neomexicana (Briq.)
  • Symbol: AGPAN2

Distribution and Habitat

This plant originates from the mountains of the southwest US and is associated with the Chihuahuan Desert. It is also found in Australia.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Agastache pallidiflora is described as a subshrub forb/herb.
  • It is a perennial plant.
  • It can grow up to 2 meters high.
  • Some varieties assume a purple coloring.

Quirky Facts

  • While typically an outdoor plant, it can be grown indoors or in a greenhouse, especially when minimum temperatures drop below 15°C.
  • The plant is used by the Ramah.

Interactions with Other Organisms

Agastache pallidiflora is known to attract birds.

Further Information

  • Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Agastache pallidiflora.
  • Dave's Garden offers tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
  • The USDA also provides information.
  • The Smithsonian Institution has resources related to this species.