Anise Hyssop
Agastache foeniculum
EdibleZones 4–9herb
Agastache foeniculum, commonly called anise hyssop, blue giant hyssop, Fragrant giant hyssop, or the lavender giant hyssop, is a species of perennial plant in the mint family. The plant is native to much of northern North America. It is tolerant of deer and drought, and is visited by many pollinators.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 0.9 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–9
- Layers
- herb
Functional roles
pollinatorfoodmedicinalinsectary
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
seeddivisioncuttingeasy
When: Sow spring; self-seeds
Aniseed-scented leaves for tea; a top bee and butterfly plant.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.