100 Seeds Anise Hyssop Heirloom Blue Giant Hyssop Herb Pollinator Garden

Anise hyssop is a hardy perennial herb known for its fragrant, licorice-scented leaves and tall spikes of lavender-blue flowers. A favorite in herb and pollinator gardens, it offers season-long color and a pleasant aroma, making it a versatile addition to borders, meadow plantings, and cutting gardens.

The leaves can be used fresh or dried in teas and baked goods for their mild anise flavor, while the flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Plants grow upright and bloom through summer into early fall. This heirloom variety is easy to grow from seed and returns reliably in suitable climates.
Species: Agastache foeniculum
Variety: Blue Giant Hyssop
Type: Perennial herb
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, average to dry
Days_to_Harvest: 85-100 days
Zones: 4-9
Germination: 14-21 days at 65-70F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil; light needed for germination
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Deadhead to encourage continued bloom