Blue Giant Hyssop, Blue Giant-hyssop, Fragrant Giant Hyssop, Lavender Hyssop, Anise Hyssop
Agastache foeniculum (Anise Hyssop) is an upright, clump-forming perennial with attractive spikes of small, tubular, lavender to purple flowers from early summer to early fall. Adding lovely vertical lines to the landscape, they are attractive to bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and beneficial insects. They are borne atop square stems clothed with oval, toothed, dull green leaves, 4 in. long (10 cm). The foliage is aromatic and exudes a pleasant scent of anise when bruised. The leaves may be used to make herbal teas or jellies. Its long flowering season, showy flower spikes, licorice-scented foliage, and deer resistance explain the great popularity of Anise Hyssop among gardeners. It is best in informal landscapes, herb gardens, butterfly gardens, or meadows. The flower spikes are lovely additions to fresh-cut or dried arrangements.
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Agastache |
Common names | Hummingbird Mint, Hyssop, Anise Hyssop |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
Height |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spread |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Spacing |
18" - 36" (50cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Native Plants | United States, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Midwest, Southeast, Pacific Northwest, Northeast, Rocky Mountains, North Dakota, Illinois, South Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Washington, Kentucky, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Agastache |
Common names | Hummingbird Mint, Hyssop, Anise Hyssop |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
Height |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spread |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Spacing |
18" - 36" (50cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Native Plants | United States, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Midwest, Southeast, Pacific Northwest, Northeast, Rocky Mountains, North Dakota, Illinois, South Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Washington, Kentucky, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Agastache foeniculum (Anise Hyssop) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Agastache foeniculum (Anise Hyssop) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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