Native to moist and sunny meadows and slopes of the Pacific Northwest, this perennial herb makes a fine garden specimen.  Bees and butterflies flock to its showy purple flower spikes held above the soft green foliage.

With a highly fragrant and minty aroma, the nettleleaf giant hyssop makes a wonderful and unique tea.  The aromatic oils help to settle the stomach and improve digestion.  A poultice or wash made from the fresh leaves and tops soothes irritated skin and helps your body decrease inflammation from injury or irritation.