100 Anise Hyssop Seeds Agastache foeniculum Aromatic Herbaceous Perennial Pollinator Cottage Garden

Anise hyssop is a herbaceous perennial cherished for its fragrant foliage and tall spikes of violet-blue flowers, adding long-lasting color and structure to beds and borders through the summer months. Its aromatic leaves and nectar-rich blooms make it a standout choice for meadow plantings, herb gardens, and informal cottage landscapes, where its upright, bushy habit provides soft texture and vertical interest. Easy to establish from seed and tolerant of heat once settled, this species is a dependable, low-maintenance selection for a wide range of sunny garden settings.

Anise hyssop works well massed in perennial borders, dotted through cottage and wildflower gardens, or tucked into herb and cutting gardens for its licorice-scented foliage and long bloom period. The flowers attract bees and other pollinators through midsummer, while the leafy stems can be harvested for culinary and decorative uses. Plants grow upright and clump-forming, developing multiple flower spikes atop fresh green foliage, and they reseed readily in conducive conditions without becoming difficult to manage. For best results, surface-sow seeds, keep soil lightly moist, and allow plants to establish in a sunny, well-drained position.
Species: Agastache foeniculum
Variety: Anise Hyssop
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, average to medium fertility
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4-9
Germination: 7-21 days at 65-70F
Sowing: Surface sow, press lightly into soil, do not cover heavily
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Deadhead or leave seed heads for seasonal interest