Quick answer: Nettleleaf giant hyssop (Agastache urticifolia) is native to 9 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained loam |
| Bloom | Bloom Jun-Sep |
| Height | 2-5 ft |
| Wildlife value | Bees, hummingbirds |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 24 Oct 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Nettleleaf giant hyssop
Where is Nettleleaf giant hyssop native?
Nettleleaf giant hyssop (Agastache urticifolia) is native to 9 states across the West. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Nettleleaf giant hyssop bloom?
Nettleleaf giant hyssop blooms Jun-Sep. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Nettleleaf giant hyssop need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Medium. Soil: Well-drained loam. Mature height: 2-5 ft.
Is Nettleleaf giant hyssop good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Bees, hummingbirds.
Is Nettleleaf giant hyssop deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Nettleleaf giant hyssop is deer-resistant.
Where can I buy Nettleleaf giant hyssop?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 24 Oct 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Agastache urticifolia by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Nettleleaf giant hyssop.
- Munro's globemallow Sphaeralcea munroana
- Rocky Mountain iris Iris missouriensis
- Upland larkspur Delphinium nuttallianum
- Colorado blue columbine Aquilegia coerulea
- Royal penstemon Penstemon speciosus
- Purple sage (desert sage) Salvia dorrii
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