Native Anise Hyssop Live Plant – Pollinator Perennial – Agastache foeniculum – Purple Blooms – Bee & Butterfly Garden – Zones 4–8
Scientific name: Agastache foeniculum
Native Anise Hyssop is one of the best pollinator plants you can grow — fragrant anise-scented foliage, tall lavender-purple flower spikes all summer, and a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. A North American native that's tough, drought-tolerant, and beautiful.
Great for:
- Pollinator & butterfly gardens
- Sunny borders & cottage gardens
- Herb gardens (edible, anise-flavored leaves)
- Native plant landscapes
- Hummingbird gardens
Growing Conditions
Light: Full sun to part shade
Height: 2–4 feet tall, 1–3 feet wide
Hardiness Zones: 4–8 (perennial)
Bloom Time: Summer into early fall
Flowers: Lavender-purple spikes
Soil: Well-drained; tolerates average to dry soil after establishment
Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
About Our Plants
Plants ship well-rooted in the selected pot size. Plant height, fullness, and seasonal appearance naturally vary. 2.5" pots ship as young first-year plants (4–6" tall during active growth). 3.25" pots are more established and may be dormant November–April — dormant plants have healthy roots even with little top growth.
What You'll Receive
Your order includes the live-plant size and quantity selected. Plants are guaranteed healthy upon delivery. Message us with a photo if you have any concern on arrival — all shipments are insured against transit damage.
Arrival Support
Unpack promptly after delivery. Contact us within 24 hours with clear photos if there is any issue.
Shipping Restrictions
Check Agricultural restrictions if this plant can be shipped from Maryland to your state.
Ideal shipping temperature: 45°F to 85°F.