Anise Hyssop
Agastache foeniculum
Description: Anise Hyssop is a fragrant perennial herb prized for its tall spikes of lavender-blue flowers and aromatic, licorice-scented foliage. A beautiful addition to pollinator gardens, herb beds, or wildflower meadows, this versatile plant combines ornamental charm with culinary and medicinal value.
Wildlife Benefits: A superstar for pollinator gardens, its nectar-rich blooms are adored by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. In late summer, goldfinches are drawn to its seed heads, ensuring your garden stays lively through the seasons.
Medicinal Benefits: Anise Hyssop has been traditionally used in herbal remedies to ease coughs, support digestion, and alleviate colds. Its fragrant leaves can also be brewed into soothing teas or used as a culinary herb to add a hint of anise flavor to dishes and desserts.
Native Status: Native to the North American prairies, it is drought-tolerant and well-suited to gardens in the Southeastern U.S., including Georgia.
Pollinator Friendliness: Anise Hyssop’s blooms are a beacon for beneficial insects, making it a must-have for eco-conscious gardeners.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 2–4 feet
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun but tolerates Partial Shade
How to Grow: Thrives in well-draining soil with moderate watering. Drought-tolerant once established, it’s a hardy and forgiving addition to your garden. Deadhead flowers to encourage prolonged blooming, and leave seed heads for wildlife in the fall.
Transform your garden with the vibrant color, rich fragrance, and ecological benefits of Anise Hyssop—a plant that’s as beautiful as it is functional.
Available in a 4.25” pot (quart) and gallon sizes.
Agastache foeniculum
Description: Anise Hyssop is a fragrant perennial herb prized for its tall spikes of lavender-blue flowers and aromatic, licorice-scented foliage. A beautiful addition to pollinator gardens, herb beds, or wildflower meadows, this versatile plant combines ornamental charm with culinary and medicinal value.
Wildlife Benefits: A superstar for pollinator gardens, its nectar-rich blooms are adored by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. In late summer, goldfinches are drawn to its seed heads, ensuring your garden stays lively through the seasons.
Medicinal Benefits: Anise Hyssop has been traditionally used in herbal remedies to ease coughs, support digestion, and alleviate colds. Its fragrant leaves can also be brewed into soothing teas or used as a culinary herb to add a hint of anise flavor to dishes and desserts.
Native Status: Native to the North American prairies, it is drought-tolerant and well-suited to gardens in the Southeastern U.S., including Georgia.
Pollinator Friendliness: Anise Hyssop’s blooms are a beacon for beneficial insects, making it a must-have for eco-conscious gardeners.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 2–4 feet
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun but tolerates Partial Shade
How to Grow: Thrives in well-draining soil with moderate watering. Drought-tolerant once established, it’s a hardy and forgiving addition to your garden. Deadhead flowers to encourage prolonged blooming, and leave seed heads for wildlife in the fall.
Transform your garden with the vibrant color, rich fragrance, and ecological benefits of Anise Hyssop—a plant that’s as beautiful as it is functional.
Available in a 4.25” pot (quart) and gallon sizes.
Agastache foeniculum
Description: Anise Hyssop is a fragrant perennial herb prized for its tall spikes of lavender-blue flowers and aromatic, licorice-scented foliage. A beautiful addition to pollinator gardens, herb beds, or wildflower meadows, this versatile plant combines ornamental charm with culinary and medicinal value.
Wildlife Benefits: A superstar for pollinator gardens, its nectar-rich blooms are adored by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. In late summer, goldfinches are drawn to its seed heads, ensuring your garden stays lively through the seasons.
Medicinal Benefits: Anise Hyssop has been traditionally used in herbal remedies to ease coughs, support digestion, and alleviate colds. Its fragrant leaves can also be brewed into soothing teas or used as a culinary herb to add a hint of anise flavor to dishes and desserts.
Native Status: Native to the North American prairies, it is drought-tolerant and well-suited to gardens in the Southeastern U.S., including Georgia.
Pollinator Friendliness: Anise Hyssop’s blooms are a beacon for beneficial insects, making it a must-have for eco-conscious gardeners.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 2–4 feet
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun but tolerates Partial Shade
How to Grow: Thrives in well-draining soil with moderate watering. Drought-tolerant once established, it’s a hardy and forgiving addition to your garden. Deadhead flowers to encourage prolonged blooming, and leave seed heads for wildlife in the fall.
Transform your garden with the vibrant color, rich fragrance, and ecological benefits of Anise Hyssop—a plant that’s as beautiful as it is functional.
Available in a 4.25” pot (quart) and gallon sizes.