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Cusick's giant hyssop

Scientific Name: Agastache cusickii

Family: Lamiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Cusick's Giant Hyssop (Agastache cusickii)

Agastache cusickii, commonly known as Cusick's giant hyssop, is a captivating flowering plant belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae). This herbaceous perennial is celebrated for its aromatic foliage and attractive blooms.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Agastache cusickii (Greenm.) A. Heller
  • Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
  • Synonyms: Agastache cusickii (Greenm.) A. Heller var. cusickii (Note: The text mentions "= Agastache cusickii (Greenm.) A. Heller" as a synonym, but this seems to be an artifact of the data presentation.)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Cusick's giant hyssop is native to the northwestern United States, specifically the Steens Mountains of southeast Oregon and the Santa Rosa, White Pine, and Toiyabe mountains.
  • It thrives in dry slopes with rocky substrate and sandy clay soils with low nutrient levels.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Cusick's giant hyssop is a subshrub forb/herb with a perennial lifespan.
  • Plants can grow to a height of 3.5-15 inches, or 16-20 inches as mentioned in one source.
  • Diameter: 18 - 24 inches.
  • It features opposing leaves and strong central stems.
  • The flowers are very pale purple.

Quirky Facts

  • Cusick's Giant Hyssop is deer and rabbit resistant.

Additional Information

  • Cusick's giant hyssop is known to attract hummingbirds.