Agastache barberi
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Agastache barberi

giant hyssop
giant hummingbird's mint

  family labiatae 
  genus agastache 

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Identification
Genus  Agastache Species  barberi Variety  Cultivar  Common names  giant hyssop   giant hummingbird's mint Family  LABIATAE Specimen number  S11367 Data source  HtZn p71;HumGrdn p55
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Woody perennial Life span  5 - 20 years Annual cycle  Depends on climate Stature  Shrub Growth form  Various Growth habit  Not applicable Overall height  2' - 6' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full sun Water  Various Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Neutral USDA hardiness  USDA zones 04a-11 AHS heat zones  Heat zones 12-05 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Agastache barberi is a good hummingbird feeder. Giant hummingbird's mint (also known as giant hyssop) can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. Full sun is needed for this species to do its best.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  yes Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  fragrant leaves Fragrance parts  Leaves Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Division Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  yes Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Flowers Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Agastache barberi is typically propagated by division.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Agastache barberi is a woody perennial. Flowers: Giant hummingbird's mint (locally known in some parts as giant hyssop) has 12" loose spikes of flowers. Blossoms appear in July and continue through November. Flowers are often found in such colors as red, purple, rose or magenta.

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