Giant Hyssop (Agastache urticifolia)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Agastache urticifolia is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower in August, and the seeds ripen in September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

aromatic flavouring in salads and cooked foods. — No further details are given, but they are most likely to be used as an aromatic flavouring in salads and cooked foods.; Seed - raw or cooked.; The seed is very small and fiddly to use.; The dried flowers and leaves are used to make a herbal tea.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist soils of open hillsides, canyons and mountain valleys, from the foothills to about 2,500 metres. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)