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Qm agastache urticifolia
- 1. * Nettleleaf Giant Hyssop (Horse Mint) – Agastache urticifolia
(ag-us-TAH-kee ur-tik-ih-FOH-lee-uh )
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Native to: Foothills of western N. America from British Columbia to Mexico. Locally in San
Bernardino Mtns; on dry, generally open slopes in woodlands, but common in many habitats.
Growth characteristics: herbaceous perennial mature height: 2-5 ft. mature width: 2-5 ft.
Herbaceous perennial wildflower that spreads via creeping rhizomes. Foliage slightly coarse, mint-
like in appearance. Bright green leaves opposite along square stem, slightly minty scented.
Overall has the appearance of a small bush that dies back in fall/winter.
Blooms/fruits: Blooms in summer – generally June-August, may have long blooming period (4+
weeks). Flowers are small, rose/violet along flowering stems held above the foliage. Flowers are
typical for Mint family and have light, sweet fragrance that’s irresistible to pollinators. Showy!
Uses in the garden: Most often used for its habitat value, but a nice addition to the perennial garden
in its own right. Fine under trees (needs some sun) or sunny spots. Excellent choice near the
vegetable garden, near fruit trees, near bird bath. Flowers & leaves make a refreshing tea.
Sensible substitute for: Non-native Mints.
Attracts: Excellent habitat plant: attracts butterflies, bees and other pollinators like a magnet.
Birds eat the seeds. Deer and other animals will occasionally browse the foliage.
Requirements:
Element Requirement
Sun Full sun to part-shade (morning sun is excellent)
Soil Well-drained soils – sandy soils are excellent. Any local pH including slightly acid.
Water Occasional to regular water – Zone 2-3 is optimal; takes winter flooding.
Fertilizer Light fertilizer fine.
Other
Management: Pretty easy to grow, hardy. Cut back old stalks to just above woody stems in fall.
Propagation: from seed: 1-2 mo cold-moist treatment by cuttings: tip cuttings in summer; also
by divisions in winter/early spring.
Plant/seed sources (see list for source numbers): 1, 6, 13, 19 6/21/10
* Native to CA but not to Western L.A. Co. © Project SOUND