A Pollinator’s Paradise and Culinary Delight

Hyssop Anise (Agastache foeniculum) is a versatile and aromatic perennial that brings beauty and functionality to any garden. This North American native matures in just 3-4 months, producing abundant lavender-blue flower spikes from midsummer to early fall. Its rich nectar and pollen make it a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, while its licorice-mint scented foliage adds sensory appeal.

This multi-purpose plant offers a trifecta of benefits: ornamental beauty, culinary uses, and medicinal properties. The edible flowers and leaves impart a sweet anise flavor to drinks, salads, and desserts. As a pollinator-friendly plant, it supports local ecosystems and enhances biodiversity in your garden. Its drought tolerance and deer resistance make it a low-maintenance addition to borders, herb gardens, and wildflower meadows.

Hyssop Anise thrives in full sun to partial shade, growing 3-5 feet tall and 1-3 feet wide. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions once established. The plant blooms prolifically, with each spike potentially producing up to 90,000 individual flowers. Harvest leaves and flowers throughout the growing season for culinary use or dry them for long-term storage.

Growing Success Tips:

• Plant in spring after the last frost in well-drained soil
• Space plants 12-36 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation
• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
• Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor

Hyssop Anise is an investment in both garden beauty and ecological health. By planting this versatile herb, you’re not only enhancing your landscape but also supporting crucial pollinator populations.

For a bushier plant, pinch back the growing tips when the plant reaches 6 inches tall.

Product Features

• Mature Height: 3-5 feet
• Spread: 1-3 feet
• Bloom Time: June to September
• Flower Color: Lavender-blue

Growing Information

• Hardiness Zones: 4-9
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained
• Water Needs: Average
• Maintenance: Low

Key Benefits

• Attracts pollinators, including bees and butterflies
• Edible flowers and leaves with anise-mint flavor
• Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant
• Long-blooming period for extended garden interest