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Giant hyssops
Giant hyssops (Agastache)
Giant hyssops are tall, aromatic flowering plants characteristic for their fragrant leaves, tall growth, and flower spikes that usually bear numerous smaller flowers in the form of clusters. Some species are planted because of their attractiveness to hummingbirds. In gardening, giant hyssops hybrids are primarily used instead of species plants because of their more striking flowers and stronger winter hardiness.
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Perennial
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Key Facts About Giant hyssops

Attributes of Giant hyssops

Plant Height
2 m
Spread
50 cm
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Leaf type
Deciduous

Scientific Classification of Giant hyssops

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Distribution of Giant hyssops

Distribution Map of Giant hyssops

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Exploring the Giant hyssops Plants

8 most common species:
Agastache foeniculum
Anise hyssop
Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is a perennial herb characterized by showy, lavender flowers that bloom from early summer to the first frost. The flowers have a minty fragrance and attract bees and birds. This drought-tolerant plant is deer resistant and a self pollinator, growing from 61 to 122 cm tall.
Agastache cana
Mosquito Plant
Mosquito Plant, or Agastache cana, is a citrus-scented plant in the mint family. It is best known for its ability to repel mosquitos when the leaves are crushed. The tall flowering spikes attract broad-tail hummingbirds, and the flower petals can be dried and made into a tea.
Agastache rugosa
Indian mint
Indian mint (*Agastache rugosa*) is a perennial flowering plant originally native to East Asia. This species is aromatic and related to mint. Its showy, fragrant flowers attract butterflies, and it is said to be deer-tolerant.
Agastache aurantiaca
Orange Hummingbird Mint
Orange Hummingbird Mint is a perennial flower with bright orange blooms and a sweet fragrance. This plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies and will grow well in containers, rock gardens, borders, and herb gardens.
Agastache pallida
Pale Giant Hyssop
Pale Giant Hyssop is a perennial flower whose large spikes of pink blooms attract butterflies and bees. It can be grown in containers or the ground and thrives in full sun with average watering.
Agastache nepetoides
Yellow giant hyssop
Yellow giant hyssop (Agastache nepetoides) is a tall and fast-growing perennial. It's a member of the mint family but unlike other members of the family it’s not very aromatic. It is deer-resistant however as deer find its leaves bitter-tasting and leave it alone. This species blooms green-yellow flowers from summer into early fall attracting pollinators.
Agastache urticifolia
Nettleleaf giant hyssop
Nettleleaf giant hyssop (Agastache urticifolia) is a flowering mint plant that grows in areas of open woods in western North America. This perennial subshrub blooms pink to red flowers in summer on stalks up to three feet high. The nectar is an important food source for honeybees and bumblebees.
Agastache mexicana
Mexican giant hyssop
Mexican giant hyssop is a mint-family plant whose leaves release a pleasing lemony scent. This quality plus its rich pink flowers make it a popular ornamental choice for gravel, cottage, and Mediterranean gardens. It is also delightful in beds, borders, and slopes.

All Species of Giant hyssops

Anise hyssop
Agastache foeniculum
Anise hyssop
Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is a perennial herb characterized by showy, lavender flowers that bloom from early summer to the first frost. The flowers have a minty fragrance and attract bees and birds. This drought-tolerant plant is deer resistant and a self pollinator, growing from 61 to 122 cm tall.
Mosquito Plant
Agastache cana
Mosquito Plant
Mosquito Plant, or Agastache cana, is a citrus-scented plant in the mint family. It is best known for its ability to repel mosquitos when the leaves are crushed. The tall flowering spikes attract broad-tail hummingbirds, and the flower petals can be dried and made into a tea.
Indian mint
Agastache rugosa
Indian mint
Indian mint (*Agastache rugosa*) is a perennial flowering plant originally native to East Asia. This species is aromatic and related to mint. Its showy, fragrant flowers attract butterflies, and it is said to be deer-tolerant.
Orange Hummingbird Mint
Agastache aurantiaca
Orange Hummingbird Mint
Orange Hummingbird Mint is a perennial flower with bright orange blooms and a sweet fragrance. This plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies and will grow well in containers, rock gardens, borders, and herb gardens.
Pale Giant Hyssop
Agastache pallida
Pale Giant Hyssop
Pale Giant Hyssop is a perennial flower whose large spikes of pink blooms attract butterflies and bees. It can be grown in containers or the ground and thrives in full sun with average watering.
Yellow giant hyssop
Agastache nepetoides
Yellow giant hyssop
Yellow giant hyssop (Agastache nepetoides) is a tall and fast-growing perennial. It's a member of the mint family but unlike other members of the family it’s not very aromatic. It is deer-resistant however as deer find its leaves bitter-tasting and leave it alone. This species blooms green-yellow flowers from summer into early fall attracting pollinators.
Nettleleaf giant hyssop
Agastache urticifolia
Nettleleaf giant hyssop
Nettleleaf giant hyssop (Agastache urticifolia) is a flowering mint plant that grows in areas of open woods in western North America. This perennial subshrub blooms pink to red flowers in summer on stalks up to three feet high. The nectar is an important food source for honeybees and bumblebees.
Mexican giant hyssop
Agastache mexicana
Mexican giant hyssop
Mexican giant hyssop is a mint-family plant whose leaves release a pleasing lemony scent. This quality plus its rich pink flowers make it a popular ornamental choice for gravel, cottage, and Mediterranean gardens. It is also delightful in beds, borders, and slopes.
Purple giant hyssop
Agastache scrophulariifolia
Purple giant hyssop
Purple giant hyssop (Agastache scrophulariifolia) is a perennial that blooms in summer with lavender-pink tubular-shaped flowers. Bees and butterflies are attracted to the nectar from the flowers while a variety of birds like to feast on its seeds. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist well-drained soil. It can be distinguished by its green stems and green undersides of its leaves.
Bill williams mountain giant hyssop
Agastache pallidiflora
Bill williams mountain giant hyssop
Agastache pallidiflora, commonly known as New Mexico giant hyssop or Bill Williams Mountain giant hyssop, is a plant in the mint family. It is used by the Ramah Navajo as a ceremonial chant lotion, for bad coughs, and the dried, pulverized root used as dusting powder for sores or cankers. The Ramah also use it a fumigant for "deer infection", as a febrifuge, and to protect from witches.
Giant hyssops 'Black Adder'
Agastache 'Black Adder'
Giant hyssops 'Black Adder'
Giant hyssops 'Black Adder' is named for the dark violet flowers that emerge from black buds. These flowers grow on slender, spiky tubes and have a very long blooming season. Giant hyssops 'Black Adder' is a hybrid of Agastache rugosum and Agastache foeniculum.
Indian mint 'Little Adder'
Agastache rugosa 'Little Adder'
Indian mint 'Little Adder'
Although smaller than other species of its genus, indian mint 'Little Adder' is a popular Agastache cultivar because it flowers 2-3 times more than other famous varieties such as "Black Adder" and "Black Fortune." The genealogy of this plant is unknown, but it was likely derived from Agastache rugosa, or Indian mint. Since many similar cultivars are named for snakes, this one's name, "Little Adder," relates to this plant's dwarf size.
Giant hyssops 'Blue Boa'
Agastache 'Blue Boa'
Giant hyssops 'Blue Boa'
A multi-award-winning cultivar of giant hyssop, giant hyssops 'Blue Boa' is recognizable by the vibrant purple flowers borne on tall flower spikes. It stands out for its prolific blooms and long blooming season. An excellent choice for cottage-style gardens, the giant hyssops 'Blue Boa' is loved by gardeners primarily because of its magnificent colors, but also for its pest and disease resistance.
Anise hyssop 'Alabaster'
Agastache foeniculum 'Alabaster'
Anise hyssop 'Alabaster'
Anise hyssop 'Alabaster''s spikes of creamy flowers and bright, anise-scented foliage make this cultivar unique. Cultivated from the Anise hyssop, this variant was named after the white ore used for sculpting, due to its white, upright beauty. Anise hyssop 'Alabaster' is beloved by gardeners for its fragrance, ornamental flowers, and appeal to pollinators and wildlife.
Indian mint 'Golden Jubilee'
Agastache rugosa 'Golden Jubilee'
Indian mint 'Golden Jubilee'
Indian mint 'Golden Jubilee' is a cultivar of the Korean mint (Agastache rugosa), noted for and named after its prominent golden-green foliage. Both the cultivar and the parent plant feature showy purple flower spikes, but the parent plant has true green leaves.
Giant hyssops 'Violet Vision'
Agastache 'Violet Vision'
Giant hyssops 'Violet Vision'
Named for its captivating violet-blue flowers, giant hyssops 'Violet Vision' is a clump-forming, upright perennial cultivar of Agastache that can also be grown as an annual. The gorgeous fragrant flowers grow on slender, spiky tubes and bloom from early summer to fall. The foliage is grey-green and can either be ovate or heart-shaped.
Giant hyssops 'Summer Sunset'
Agastache 'Summer Sunset'
Giant hyssops 'Summer Sunset'
Named for the sunset-orange hues of its flowers, giant hyssops 'Summer Sunset' blooms all summer, does not fade in the heat, and is tolerant of drought. This showy hyssop's flowers grow in a clumped, upright fashion and are particularly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.
Giant hyssops 'Kudos Silver Blue'
Agastache 'Kudos Silver Blue'
Giant hyssops 'Kudos Silver Blue'
Giant hyssops 'Kudos Silver Blue' is one of the popular Kudos series of giant hyssops hybrids. This plant has been specially bred for its unique spikes of light blue flowers (or silver-blue, if you will). Other hyssops have flowers more on the white-pink-purple spectrum. The plants are popular for their showy flowers, ease of growth, and ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Giant hyssops 'Blue Fortune'
Agastache barberi 'Blue Fortune'
Giant hyssops 'Blue Fortune'
Giant hyssops 'Blue Fortune' is a perennial herb that boasts tall spikes of lavender-blue flowers, attracting bees and butterflies. Its aromatic foliage emits a pleasant scent when brushed against, hinting at its mint family relations. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, giant hyssops 'Blue Fortune' adds height to borders and provides long-lasting summer color. Its resilience makes it a favorite among gardeners seeking drought-tolerant and low-maintenance plants.
Giant hyssops 'Cotton Candy'
Agastache 'Cotton Candy'
Giant hyssops 'Cotton Candy'
Named for its cotton candy-colored flowers, giant hyssops 'Cotton Candy' is a clump-forming, upright perennial that can also be grown as an annual. The gorgeous fragrant flowers grow on slender, spiky tubes and bloom all summer long. Giant hyssops 'Cotton Candy' is a cross between Giant hyssops ‘Summer Love’ and an unknown additional parent.
Giant hyssops 'Kudos Mandarin'
Agastache 'Kudos Mandarin'
Giant hyssops 'Kudos Mandarin'
Giant hyssops 'Kudos Mandarin' is a giant hyssop renowned for its long-lasting orange blooms. It is a cultivar of the Agastache genus and is a hardy perennial that attracts pollinators and hummingbirds. The name refers to the mandarin orange colors of the blooms and this variety's place in the Kudos Series.
Giant hyssops 'Kudos Yellow'
Agastache 'Kudos Yellow'
Giant hyssops 'Kudos Yellow'
In their natural form, giant hyssops grow flower brushes of lavender or purple, but this imposing hybrid, giant hyssops 'Kudos Yellow', instead has the bright yellow and orange flowers for which it is named. This is a trademarked cultivar in the kudos series. It is very cold-hardy and grows well in containers.
Western giant hyssop
Agastache occidentalis
Western giant hyssop
Western giant hyssop is a fragrant perennial herb with showy spikes of tubular flowers, typically blooming in shades of pink and purple. It exhibits square stems and toothed leaves, with a preference for sunny, well-drained sites. Adapted to attract pollinators, western giant hyssop's nectar-rich blossoms are a haven for bees and butterflies, contributing to its ecosystem as a valuable food source.
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Giant hyssops are tall, aromatic flowering plants characteristic for their fragrant leaves, tall growth, and flower spikes that usually bear numerous smaller flowers in the form of clusters. Some species are planted because of their attractiveness to hummingbirds. In gardening, giant hyssops hybrids are primarily used instead of species plants because of their more striking flowers and stronger winter hardiness.
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Key Facts About Giant hyssops

Attributes of Giant hyssops

Plant Height
2 m
Spread
50 cm
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Leaf type
Deciduous

Scientific Classification of Giant hyssops

distribution

Distribution of Giant hyssops

Distribution Map of Giant hyssops

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Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
species

Exploring the Giant hyssops Plants

8 most common species:
Agastache foeniculum
Anise hyssop
Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is a perennial herb characterized by showy, lavender flowers that bloom from early summer to the first frost. The flowers have a minty fragrance and attract bees and birds. This drought-tolerant plant is deer resistant and a self pollinator, growing from 61 to 122 cm tall.
Agastache cana
Mosquito Plant
Mosquito Plant, or Agastache cana, is a citrus-scented plant in the mint family. It is best known for its ability to repel mosquitos when the leaves are crushed. The tall flowering spikes attract broad-tail hummingbirds, and the flower petals can be dried and made into a tea.
Agastache rugosa
Indian mint
Indian mint (*Agastache rugosa*) is a perennial flowering plant originally native to East Asia. This species is aromatic and related to mint. Its showy, fragrant flowers attract butterflies, and it is said to be deer-tolerant.
Agastache aurantiaca
Orange Hummingbird Mint
Orange Hummingbird Mint is a perennial flower with bright orange blooms and a sweet fragrance. This plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies and will grow well in containers, rock gardens, borders, and herb gardens.
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Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Rubus
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Acer
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Quercus
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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