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Woodland sage and Nettleleaf giant hyssop: growing conditions and wildlife benefits.

COMMON CHOICE Woodland sage Salvia nemorosa	NATIVE ALTERNATIVE Nettleleaf giant hyssop Agastache urticifolia
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Native range
Europe and west-central Asia	SW. Canada to W. U.S.A.See state guides
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade	Part sun & shade
Soil moisture
Moist to occasionally dry; well-drained soil	Average moisture
Mature height
1½–3 ft	3–6 ft
Mature spread
6 in–2 ft	Spread not specified
USDA hardiness zones
4–8	5–10
Season of interest
Summer–early fall	Summer flowers
Garden & wildlife value
Flowers provide nectar for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.	Native flowers feed bumblebees and other bees through summer.
Growing notes
A compact, clumping perennial. Cutting back spent flower spikes can encourage another flush.	Use well-drained soil and leave room for tall stems.
Growing information	Growing information Native range: Kew

Sizes describe the species; individual cultivars can differ.