Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breviflora
ID:
902169

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Epling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 29: 489 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901504

Common Names

  • Blue Giant Hyssop
  • Anise Hyssop
  • Giant Hyssop

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Description

Agastache breviflora (also called Short-Flowered Agastache, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the western United States. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in prairies and open woodlands. It has short, upright stems and narrow, pointed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Agastache breviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agastache breviflora is a small, inconspicuous, greenish-white flower head. The seed of this plant is a small, dark brown to black, hard seed. The seedlings are slender and grass-like with multiple, branching stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agastache breviflora is a perennial herb native to North America. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.

Where to Find Agastache breviflora

Agastache breviflora can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Agastache breviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agastache breviflora?

Agastache breviflora

What type of plant is Agastache breviflora?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Agastache breviflora native to?

Southwestern United States and Mexico

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-4445: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.