Small-leaf Giant Hyssop

Carried by 1 nurseries

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Agastache parvifolia is a species of flowering plant in the mint family known by the common name small-leaf giant hyssop. It is endemic to far northern California, where it grows in woodlands. It is an uncommon species and is sometimes considered a local subspecies of Agastache urticifolia. This is an aromatic perennial herb producing an erect stem with triangular serrated leaves on petioles. This species is characterized by leaves under 5 centimeters long and 3. 5 wide. The inflorescence is a spike occupying the top of the stem. The flowers have pink-tipped green sepals and tubular pink corollas.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Moderate

Color

Red, Pink, Green

Flowering season

Spring

Landscaping information

Soil description

Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.

Natural setting

Plant communities

Foothill Woodland, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Anstenoptilia marmarodactyla

Alternative names

Common names:

Small-leaved Horsemint, Smallleaf Giant Hyssop

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