Agastache urticifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Kuntze
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 511 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000907273
Common Names
- Agastache urticifolia
- Nettle-Leaved Giant Hyssop
- Horsemint
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agastache urticifolia (also called Nettle-leaved Giant Hyssop, among many other common names) is an aromatic, perennial herb with tall, erect stems and white to pink flowers. It is native to North America and is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Agastache urticifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agastache urticifolia has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agastache urticifolia is a perennial herb native to North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Agastache urticifolia
Agastache urticifolia can be found in moist, shady areas in North America.
Agastache urticifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agastache urticifolia?
Agastache urticifolia
What is the common name of Agastache urticifolia?
Urticifolia Agastache
What is the family of Agastache urticifolia?
Lamiaceae
Species in the Agastache genus
Agastache aurantiaca, Agastache breviflora, Agastache cana, Agastache coccinea, Agastache cusickii, Agastache eplingiana, Agastache foeniculum, Agastache mearnsii, Agastache mexicana, Agastache micrantha, Agastache nepetoides, Agastache occidentalis, Agastache pallida, Agastache pallidiflora, Agastache palmeri, Agastache parvifolia, Agastache pringlei, Agastache rugosa, Agastache rupestris, Agastache scrophulariifolia, Agastache urticifolia, Agastache wrightii,
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-4499: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.