Anise Hyssop Licorice Mint

50+ Seeds

Agastache foeniculum

Aka Licorice Mint, Agastache, Blue Giant Hyssop, Lavender Girl Hyssop

Anise Hyssop is a must-have for any garden, not only because it’s visually striking, but also because it’s a powerhouse of benefits. Its tall spikes of lavender-blue flowers bloom for a long period, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies while adding colour to your garden. Plus, its licorice-scented leaves are edible, making it a great addition to teas or salads!

The plant is native to North America, primarily in the great plains and prairies. It's drought-tolerant and low maintenance, perfect for gardeners of all experience levels. If you’re looking for a plant that smells divine, is easy to grow, and draws in beneficial insects, Anise Hyssop is for you.

Anise Hyssop is a member of the mint family but is non-invasive.

• Attracts pollinators

• Drought tolerant

• Low maintenance

• Long blooming

• Easy to grow

• Edible

• Acts As A Trap Crop for Cabbage Months

Plant Details:

• Perennial plant hardy to zone 4

• Height: 60–120 cm / 24–48 inches

• Sun requirements: Full sun

• Planting spacing: 30–45 cm / 12–18 inches

• Depth to plant seed: Barely cover seeds with soil; they need light to germinate.

Growing Instructions:

• Indoors (recommended): Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost date.

• Outdoors: Direct sow outdoors after the last frost.

• Requires heat: No, moderate warmth is sufficient.

• Germination time: 7–14 days.