Purple Giant Hyssop Agastache scrophulariifolia Lamiaceae

Crowded spikes of pale purple flowers (darker in full sun) mixed with purple bracts from July through September, leaves large (up to 4.5" long) & ending just below the flower spikes, spreads well by seed (though not aggressively), foliage is mint-like & very fragrant (it’s in the mint family!), plant this where you can touch it and enjoy the scent, excellent nectar plant, attracts butterflies, drought tolerant, nice cut flower.

2-5’ tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 4a-6b
Perennial
Deer Resistant

Native Range: w. ON to VT & e. MA, south to GA, TN, MO, & KS. Rare in CT, KY, MD, MA, TN, & VT

Purple Giant Hyssop (White Form) Agastache scrophulariifolia Lamiaceae

A less common form of Purple Giant Hyssop with crowded spikes of white flowers & pale green bracts from July through September, leaves large (up to 4.5" long) & ending just below the flower spikes, spreads well by seed though not aggressively, foliage is mint-like & very fragrant (it’s in the mint family!), plant this where you can touch it & enjoy the scent, attracts butterflies, drought tolerant, nice cut flower.

2-5’ tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 4a-6b
Perennial
Deer Resistant