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Anise Hyssop

$5.00

Agastache foeniculum, commonly known as anise hyssop, is a beautiful and highly useful short-lived perennial herb grown for its fragrant foliage, long-lasting flowers, and exceptional value to pollinators. Upright spikes of lavender-purple blooms rise above aromatic leaves with a distinctive sweet anise scent.

Blooming for months during summer, anise hyssop attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects in remarkable numbers. Its vertical form adds structure to borders and meadow plantings while blending naturally with both ornamental flowers and productive gardens.

Drought tolerant once established and easy to grow from seed, agastache thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Flower spikes may be harvested fresh or dried, while leaving some blooms to mature often encourages light self-sowing and continued pollinator activity.

Seeds will collect in your Trug until you checkout.

Agastache foeniculum, commonly known as anise hyssop, is a beautiful and highly useful short-lived perennial herb grown for its fragrant foliage, long-lasting flowers, and exceptional value to pollinators. Upright spikes of lavender-purple blooms rise above aromatic leaves with a distinctive sweet anise scent.

Blooming for months during summer, anise hyssop attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects in remarkable numbers. Its vertical form adds structure to borders and meadow plantings while blending naturally with both ornamental flowers and productive gardens.

Drought tolerant once established and easy to grow from seed, agastache thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Flower spikes may be harvested fresh or dried, while leaving some blooms to mature often encourages light self-sowing and continued pollinator activity.

Seeds will collect in your Trug until you checkout.

Product Details

Lifecycle: Perennial

Mature Size: 2–4 ft tall × 18–24 in wide

Sun: Full sun

Soil: Average, well-drained

Bloom Season: Mid-summer through fall

Flower Color: Lavender-purple

Approximate Seeds Per Packet: 100

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8

  • Reliably perennial in Zones 4–8

  • Exceptionally attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

  • Long blooming and drought-tolerant once established

  • Readily self-sows in favorable conditions

  • Excellent for herb gardens and pollinator plantings

Growing Guide

Sowing Depth

Surface sow and lightly press into soil.

Germination Time

10–20 days

Cold Stratification

Recommended for 2–4 weeks.

Starting Indoors

Sow 6–8 weeks before last frost.

Starting Outdoors

Direct sow in spring or fall.

Placement & Cultivation

Anise hyssop thrives in sunny locations with average, well-drained soil. Plants form upright clumps topped with fragrant flower spikes that bloom for months and support pollinators throughout the growing season.

Final Spacing

18–24 inches

Water Requirements

Low to moderate

Soil pH

6.0–7.5

Fertilizer

Minimal feeding required.

Pests & Diseases

Generally pest resistant and easy to grow.

Harvest & Use

When to Harvest

Harvest leaves at any time during active growth. Flowers are best harvested shortly after opening.

Drying & Storage

Dry stems and flower spikes in small bundles until crisp, then store in airtight containers.

Flavor Profile

Sweet, minty, with gentle licorice and anise notes.

Tea Garden Companions

Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Lavender, and Calendula.

Part of the Proper Useful Tea Garden Collection

This plant was selected for its beauty, usefulness, and suitability for homegrown herbal teas. Grow individually or combine with other Tea Garden Collection varieties to create a productive garden that supplies fresh and dried herbs throughout the growing season.