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| Identification |
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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
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| Life cycle |
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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
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| Climate |
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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
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| Garden |
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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.
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| Special qualities |
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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
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| Adverse factors |
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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
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| Herbal medicine |
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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
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant leaves
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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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
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Flowers
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Agastache barberi is typically propagated by division.
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| Herbarium |
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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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