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Agastache scrophulariifolia Purple Giant Hyssop


Native To: Regional Wetland Indicator: UPL Soil: pH 6.0-7.0


Form/Color Single stem growing to 3-5'; purple Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
irregular flowers bloom July-September; Tolerance: tolerance.
dry-seeded achenes.


Urban Insufficient information to determine


Tolerance: tolerance.


Habitat: Dry upland woodlands.


Ecosystem Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.


Services:


Hydrology: Moist to dry soil conditions.


Ornamental One of the tallest mints. Terminal spikes
Value: of purple-red flowers are held atop Compatibility:


purplish stems with opposite leaves.


Salt Insufficient information to determine


Tolerance: tolerance. Other:


Shade Tolerant of partial shade.
Tolerance:


Ageratina altissima White Snakeroot


Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACU Soil: pH 6.1-6.5


Form/Color Single stem growing to 5', flowers white in Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
July-October. Tolerance: tolerance.


Urban Insufficient information to determine


Tolerance: tolerance.


Habitat: Moist forests.


Ecosystem Attracts butterfly species and birds.
Services:


Hydrology: Tolerant of drought.


Ornamental White inflorescence throughout fall.
Value: Compatibility: Can spread aggresively by


rhizomes.


Salt Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance. Other: Somewhat weedy, poisonous if


ingested.
Shade Tolerant of partial shade.
Tolerance:

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