Agastache sp.
Horsemint, Horsemint
Family: Lamiaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Agastache sp. (Horsemint) is a non-native California perennial in the Lamiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Stachys: Agastache stamens protrude far beyond flowers; Stachys stamens are enclosed in flower tube.; vs Mentha: Agastache has tall spikes with protruding stamens; Mentha has rounded clusters with enclosed stamens.; vs Nepeta: Agastache stamens clearly extend past petals; Nepeta stamens stay within flower tube.; vs Salvia: Agastache has four protruding stamens; Salvia has only two stamens visible.; vs Monardella: Agastache bracts are non-overlapping at base; Monardella bracts overlap forming a collar around flower head.
Frequently asked questions
Is Agastache sp. native to California?
No. Agastache sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Agastache sp. belong to?
Agastache sp. is in the Lamiaceae family, genus Agastache.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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