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(Agastache pallidiflora)
New Mexico Giant Hyssop (Agastache pallidiflora)
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Photo by: Sam Kieschnick | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Sam Kieschnick | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2017-09-28T05:20:34-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Kasugai, Japan
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 19" - 23" | 77" | Aquatic | Aquatic |
| • High Temp. | 73°F - 86°F | 89°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | 11°F - 26°F | 32°F | Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant | Excellent |
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.
Summary
Agastache pallidiflora, commonly known as New Mexico Giant Hyssop, is a semi-deciduous perennial herb native to the Southwestern United States and Mexico, particularly found in meadows, open areas, and along streams. It typically grows to a height of 3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 meters) and a width of 0.7-1 feet (0.2-0.3 meters). This plant features a spiky form with showy, tubular purple flowers that bloom in the summer, attracting pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies.
New Mexico Giant Hyssop is valued for its aromatic foliage and vibrant flowers, making it a popular choice for sensory gardens, borders, and naturalistic plantings. It is drought-tolerant once established, requiring minimal maintenance, which adds to its appeal for xeriscaping. While it thrives in full sun, it can also tolerate partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered. There are no significant disease problems, but powdery mildew can occur in humid conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
New Mexico Giant Hyssop is valued for its aromatic foliage and vibrant flowers, making it a popular choice for sensory gardens, borders, and naturalistic plantings. It is drought-tolerant once established, requiring minimal maintenance, which adds to its appeal for xeriscaping. While it thrives in full sun, it can also tolerate partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered. There are no significant disease problems, but powdery mildew can occur in humid conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Subshrub, Herb
- Height: 3-4 feet
- Width: 0.7-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Purple
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Semi-Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
native to the Southwestern United States and Mexico, particularly found in meadows, open areas, and along streams
Other Names
Common Names: Bill Williams Mountain Giant Hyssop, Blek Kolibrimynta
Scientific Names: Agastache pallidiflora, Agastache pallidiflora var. pallidiflora, Brittonastrum pallidiflorum, Agastache pallidiflora subsp. typica
GBIF Accepted Name: Agastache pallidiflora (A.Heller) Rydb.