Agastache urticifolia
(Horsemint Giant Hyssop)
Agastache urticifolia, CR13 south of Meeker, Rio Blanco Co. 2349
Agastache urticifolia, Booth Falls Trail, Eagle Co. 4367
Agastache urticifolia, Booth Falls Trail, Eagle Co. 3942
Agastache urticifolia, CR13 south of Meeker, Rio Blanco Co. 2348
Agastache urticifolia, Booth Falls Trail, Eagle Co. 3973
| Scientific Name | Agastache urticifolia | USDA PLANTS Symbol | AGUR |
| Common Name | Horsemint Giant Hyssop, Nettleleaf Giant Hyssop | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 32450 |
| Family | Lamiaceae (Mint) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to subalpine (6700 to 10900 ft.); often in moist areas, rock outcrops, along streambanks, meadsows and open areas in woods. Plant: Upright perennial 2 to 6+ feet tall; four-sided stems. Leaves: Opposite, ovate to deltoid-ovate stem leaves with toothed edges, smooth on top, light green on bottom. Inflorescence: Small white to purplish flowers in a dense terminal spike, each with two pairs of stamens projecting beyond petals. Bloom Period: June to September. Reference: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and "Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountains" by Carl Schreier. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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Banner photo: Castilleja rhexifolia and a brewing storm over the San Juan Mountains