100 Seeds Anise Hyssop Agastache foeniculum Fragrant Herb Perennial

Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is a dependable perennial herb that brings a soft, fragrant presence to garden beds, borders, and herb plantings. It forms upright, bushy clumps of aromatic green foliage topped with spikes of small, nectar-rich blooms in shades of lavender to violet through the warmer months, adding gentle color and texture to the landscape.

Beyond its ornamental value, the leaves carry a pleasant anise-like fragrance and are traditionally used to flavor teas, baked goods, and cold drinks. For best results, sow seed indoors several weeks before the last frost or direct sow after the soil has warmed, placing plants where their blooms can be enjoyed at close range. Once established, plants are low-maintenance and combine well with other perennials in mixed plantings.

Species: Agastache foeniculum
Type: Perennial herb
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
Days_to_Harvest: 80-100
Zones: 4-9
Germination: 14-21 days
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press seed in, keep moist
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Pinch young plants to encourage branching