Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coccinea
ID:
902480

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) Lint & Epling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 33: 227 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901815



Common Names

  • Agastache coccinea
  • Coccinea Agastache
  • Scarlet Agastache


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Description

Agastache coccinea (also called Scarlet Hyssop, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. It has long, thin stems and grows in moist, well-drained areas such as meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Agastache coccinea is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agastache coccinea has a small, red flower head, with a single seed per spikelet. The seedlings are thin and narrow with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agastache coccinea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°F. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Agastache coccinea

Agastache coccinea can be found in North America.

Agastache coccinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agastache coccinea?

Agastache coccinea

What is the common name of Agastache coccinea?

Scarlet Hyssop

What is the natural habitat of Agastache coccinea?

Agastache coccinea is found in dry areas of western North America

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4448: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.
Harold LeRoy Lint (1917-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lint' in the authors string.