Agastache foeniculum
Common name: Anise Hyssop
2-4' upright plant in the mint family. Foliage is extremely fragrant, with a scent that resembles licorice. Pollinators can't get enough of their abundant, blue-purple, spike-like flowers, especially the bumblebees! Blooms can last for up to 2 months in the right conditions, and additional blooms are encouraged by deadheading or pruning. As an added bonus, the foliage can be used as a cooking herb.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forbs
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Harsh Exposure Tolerant, Compacted/New Construction Soils, Road-side/Salt Tolerant
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Savannas
Growth form
Dence Growth Form, Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Fast
Flower color
Light Purple
Fall color
None
Size
- Mature height
- 2 Feet
- Mature width
- 1 Feet
- Max height
- 5 Feet
- Max width
- 3 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Loved by birds Pollinator hot spot