Common
name: "Anise Hyssop" or "Anise
Mint" Latin name: Agastache
foeniculum
Zone:
4 - 9 Perennial
Native to area: "Anise Hyssop" is native to North
America, but not Colorado.
Growth habit: Clump forming upright plant 3' - ' in
height and 12" in width.
Flowers: Yes, spikes of lavender flowers during
summer.
Companion plant-able: Yes
Herbs
Cultural
information: Anise Hyssop seed can be planted directly in the
ground after danger of hard frost has passed. For quicker growth
purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center.
"Anise Hyssop" has a strong licorice scent and flavor.
The lavender flower spikes are good for cutting and attracting
butterflies. "Anise Hyssop" also grows well in
containers. Bring containers indoors to a sunny location before
first frost to keep as a houseplant.
Uses: Aromatic, Culinary, Medicinal and Ornamental
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Harvesting & Storage: Anise
Hyssop seed
may be harvested as soon as the flower heads are ripe, but before
they have opened. Place the flower heads on a white towel or paper
to dry, in a sunny warm area. Once dried store seed in a tightly
sealed container.
