Agastache scrophulariaefolia / Purple giant hyssop
Type: Perennial
Habitat: Rare in Missouri. Wet edge of the woods or meadows
Light: Full/Partial
Soil: moist rich soils
Growth: 6’ tall columnar
Bloom: White to pale purple from July-Oct
Spread: Prolifically by seed and by rhizome slowly
Maintenance: remove plants that have seeded in unwanted areas. Can be staked if falling over
Benefits: Bumblebees, predatory insects
Info: large plant best suited for larger landscapes. It blooms actually appear to be almost white from a distance but up close are a very pale purple. It is a host plant to the endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee. Purple Giant Hyssop has a very long bloom time while also being a nectar rich plant these two things in combination make this plant very popular with butterflies. In some Eastern states it is considered a endangered species.
Type: Perennial
Habitat: Rare in Missouri. Wet edge of the woods or meadows
Light: Full/Partial
Soil: moist rich soils
Growth: 6’ tall columnar
Bloom: White to pale purple from July-Oct
Spread: Prolifically by seed and by rhizome slowly
Maintenance: remove plants that have seeded in unwanted areas. Can be staked if falling over
Benefits: Bumblebees, predatory insects
Info: large plant best suited for larger landscapes. It blooms actually appear to be almost white from a distance but up close are a very pale purple. It is a host plant to the endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee. Purple Giant Hyssop has a very long bloom time while also being a nectar rich plant these two things in combination make this plant very popular with butterflies. In some Eastern states it is considered a endangered species.
Type: Perennial
Habitat: Rare in Missouri. Wet edge of the woods or meadows
Light: Full/Partial
Soil: moist rich soils
Growth: 6’ tall columnar
Bloom: White to pale purple from July-Oct
Spread: Prolifically by seed and by rhizome slowly
Maintenance: remove plants that have seeded in unwanted areas. Can be staked if falling over
Benefits: Bumblebees, predatory insects
Info: large plant best suited for larger landscapes. It blooms actually appear to be almost white from a distance but up close are a very pale purple. It is a host plant to the endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee. Purple Giant Hyssop has a very long bloom time while also being a nectar rich plant these two things in combination make this plant very popular with butterflies. In some Eastern states it is considered a endangered species.
