Attracts honeybees, bumblebees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds, making it a must-have for pollinator gardens.
Despite its common name, its flowers are greenish-yellow, not purple, setting it apart visually from its relatives.
Leaves have a mild anise-mint scent, and historically, some parts were used for teas and flavorings, though it’s less common in modern kitchens.
Traditionally, indigenous people used Yellow Giant Hyssop for respiratory ailments and fevers, much like other members of its genus.
Attracts honeybees, bumblebees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds, making it a must-have for pollinator gardens.
Despite its common name, its flowers are greenish-yellow, not purple, setting it apart visually from its relatives.
Leaves have a mild anise-mint scent, and historically, some parts were used for teas and flavorings, though it’s less common in modern kitchens.
Traditionally, indigenous people used Yellow Giant Hyssop for respiratory ailments and fevers, much like other members of its genus.
Bloom: mid-summer to early fall
Habitats: deciduous woodlands; meadows in wooded areas; powerline clearances in wooded areas; thickets; woodland borders and openings
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: moist to mesic
Plant type (height): forb (4 to 7 feet)
Requirements: partial sun to full shade
Soil: fertile loamy soil
