Nettleleaf Giant Hyssop
Agastache urticifolia
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–60" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
CA, CO, MT, NV and 3 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Nettleleaf giant hyssop is a tall native perennial with upright stems and spikes of small white to pale purple flowers. It blooms from June through September and goes dormant in winter, returning each spring from its root system.
In an HOA neighborhood
Nettleleaf Giant Hyssop takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Height up to 5 feet may appear too wild for front yards
- Dies back completely in winter leaving bare stems
- Natural growth habit lacks formal garden structure
Wildlife value
This plant is excellent for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds throughout its long blooming season. The flowers provide nectar while the seeds feed birds in fall.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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