Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wrightii
ID:
908246

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greenm.) Wooton & Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 16: 168 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000907581

Common Names

  • Wright's Agastache
  • Agastache wrightii
  • Wright's Giant Hyssop

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Description

Agastache wrightii (also called 'Wright's Giant Hyssop', among many other common names) is a perennial herb species native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry habitats, including deserts, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Agastache wrightii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agastache wrightii is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed with a white coating. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agastache wrightii is an herbaceous perennial that is native to the southwestern United States. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in spring and the divisions should be taken in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Agastache wrightii

Agastache wrightii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Agastache wrightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agastache wrightii?

Agastache wrightii

What type of plant is Agastache wrightii?

It is a shrub

Where does Agastache wrightii grow?

It is native to the United States

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-4502: Based on the initial data import
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Elmer Ottis Wooton (1865-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wooton' in the authors string.