Anise Hyssop
Herbs
Beginner
Perennial

Anise Hyssop

Agastache foeniculum

Photo: Meneerke bloem · CC BY-SA 3.0

About Plant: Anise Hyssop

A cold-hardy native herb and pollinator favorite with fragrant anise-mint leaves and tall purple flower spikes.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun
WaterLow to moderate
SoilWell-drained (6.0–7.5)
Spacing12–18 inches
Height2–4 feet
Time to Harvest60-90
Planting Depth1/8–1/4 inch
Germination Time7–21 days

Expert Growing Tips

Harvest lightly once established and let some flowers feed pollinators.