Giant Hyssop (Noun)
Meaning
Any of a number of aromatic plants of the genus Agastache.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Native to North America the giant hyssop Agastache urticifolia can grow to a height of 4 feet or more with blue spikes of flowers that bloom in mid-summer.
- From July to October the giant hyssop flowering stalks attract hummingbirds butterflies and bees that provide necessary pollination.
- A related species Agastache mexicana commonly called Mexican giant hyssop also known as pinescent or threadleaf is more diminutive at about 3 feet tall with red and white flowers.
- A specific herbal remedy commonly suggested for colds includes adding ten drops of peppermint to 5 drops of eucalyptus and adding the crushed leaves of the giant hyssop.
- Giant hyssop features dark green leaves that are toothed along the edges and releases a fragrance reminiscent of licorice or anise upon bruising or disturbance.