Yellow Giant Hyssop

Yellow giant hyssop (Agastache nepetoides) is a tall, herbaceous perennial plant native to the central and eastern United States and Canada. It is a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae), and is closely related to lavender and sage.

Yellow giant hyssop is a stunning plant that can reach up to 6 feet tall, with long, narrow leaves and spikes of pale-yellow flowers. The flowers bloom from mid-summer to fall, and they are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Yellow giant hyssop is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways. It can be planted in the back of a border, where it will provide a dramatic backdrop for other flowers. It can also be used to create a hedge or screen. And, because it is deer-resistant, it is a good choice for plantings in areas where deer are a problem.

Yellow giant hyssop is relatively easy to care for. It prefers full sun to part shade, and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once it is established, but it will benefit from occasional watering during hot, dry spells.

If you are looking for a tall, showy perennial plant that is easy to care for, yellow giant hyssop is a great choice. It is a beautiful plant that will add interest to your garden for many years to come.

Here are some of the things to keep in mind when growing yellow giant hyssop:

• It is a long-lived plant, so you can expect it to come back year after year.

• It is relatively easy to care for, but it does need well-drained soil.

• It is drought-tolerant once it is established, but it will benefit from occasional watering during hot, dry spells.

• It is deer-resistant, so it is a good choice for plantings in areas where deer are a problem.

Yellow giant hyssop is native to a good chunk of the central and eastern United States and Canada. Here's a breakdown by region:

Northeast: Primarily in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Midwest: Found in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wisconsin.

Southeast: Native to Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas.

Great Plains: Present in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico.