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Agastache foeniculum
Anise Hyssop
Description
Agastache foeniculum, or Anise Hyssop, is a 2-3 foot perennial member of the mint family. Anise Hyssop’s leaves produce a strong anise or licorice scent when crushed, and its bluish-purplish flowers appear in July through September. The plant grows in full sun or light to medium shade in well-drained loamy, sandy or average garden soils. Anise Hyssop produces a great leaf tea for treating colds, fevers and coughs.
Culture details
| Benefits | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Hummingbird Magnet, Pollinator Friendly |
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| Spacing | 1' |