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Pringle's giant hyssop
Scientific Name: Agastache pringlei
Family: Lamiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Pringle's Giant Hyssop (Agastache pringlei)
Learn more about Pringle's Giant Hyssop, a perennial subshrub also known as Agastache pringlei.
Common Names
- Pringle's Giant Hyssop
- Pringle's Giant-hyssop
- New Mexico Giant Hyssop
- Bill Williams Mountain Giant Hyssop
- Giant Hyssop
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agastache pringlei (Briq.) Lint & Epling
- Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Species
- Nomenclatural Reference: Amer. Midl. Naturalist xxxiii. 223 (1945)
- Synonyms/Varieties:
- Agastache pringlei var. pringlei
- Agastache pringlei var. verticillata (Woot. & Standl.) R.W. Sanders
- Related ITIS Name: Agastache pringlei (Briq.) Lint & Epling (TSN 182261)
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Pringle's Giant Hyssop is described as a subshrub forb/herb with a perennial life cycle.
- It typically grows to a height of 0.6-1.2 meters (2-4 feet).
Habitat and Growing Conditions
- Prefers sunny locations and well-drained soil.
Distribution
- Found in the United States, specifically in New Mexico and the Bill Williams Mountain area.
Ecology
- Pringle's Giant Hyssop is known for its aromatic properties, possessing a lavender-like scent.
- It can serve as a companion plant.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Agastache pringlei.
- Dave's Garden has a community forum where users share tips, ideas, seeds, and plants.