Anise Hyssop

Agastache foeniculum

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Agastache foeniculum 11478.jpg | R. A. Nonenmacher | Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0

Purple flower spikes made up of many tiny blooms. Provides a long nectar season for bumblebees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Foliage smells like anise or licorice. Easy to grow, easy to transplant, and can bloom in its first year. Leaves are used to make tea. Deer resistant. drought-tolerant once established.

Plant Details

Native Range: Native to CO and north central US
Height: Up to 3′
Spacing: 12” – 16”
Water Needs: Moderate
Soil: Will grow and bloom in a wide range of soils, but moderately rich is best
Sunlight: Full sun/part shade
Bloom Time: June-September
USDA Zone: 4-8
Life Cycle: Perennial