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Agastache micrantha
Agastache micrantha (A. Gray) Woot. & Standl.
White Giant Hyssop
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Synonym(s): Cedronella micrantha
USDA Symbol: AGMI
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
This plant has stems that are square in cross section like other members of the mint family.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Margin: Serrate
Inflorescence: Spike , Terminal
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Fruit: 4 nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , GreenBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AZ , NM , TXNative Distribution: The Trans-Pecos of Texas, New Mexico and eastern Arizona.
Native Habitat: Rocky or sandy soils or on ledges in mountains.
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesFragrant Foliage: yes
Deer Resistant: Moderate
Wildflower Center Seed Bank
LBJWC-PM-22 Collected 2006-11-17 in Jeff Davis County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterBibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Agastache micrantha in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Agastache micrantha in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Agastache micrantha
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-04Research By: DEW