Seeds
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are untreated, open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
Anise-Hyssop Seeds
Anise-Hyssop Seeds
Our own farm-grown Anise-Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) seeds for organic growing.
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
1 pkg (100+ seeds)
Common Names
Anise-Hyssop, Giant Hyssop, Licorice Mint
Botanical Name
Agastache foeniculum (synonym Agastache anethiodora)
Plant Family
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Native Range
North America, common in the prairies and across Canada.
Life Cycle
Perennial
Hardiness Zone
2-9
Habit
To 3ft tall in bloom, 1ft wide. Bushy upright plants with lavender coloured flower spikes that are very attractive to bees.
Sun/Soil
Full sun to part shade. Prefers dry well drained soil.
Germination/Sowing
Seeds germinate easily and can be direct sown in fall or spring, or started in flats in the spring and then transplanted.
Growing/Care
Needs little care during the growing season. Plants can be cut back to the ground in the fall time.
Harvesting
The aerial parts can be harvested during the peak-potency of summer bloom-time, or anytime during the growing season for culinary use.
Culinary Uses
Anise-Hyssop leaves have a minty licorice-like flavour that is lovely added fresh to salads or used to flavour deserts and sometimes meats. Makes a lovely beverage tea.
Medicinal Uses
Traditionally used a remedy for coughs, fevers, and digestive upset.
Other Uses
Valuable bee and beneficial insect plant.
Themes
Native Plant Garden, Drought tolerant, Edible Flowers, Apothecary Garden, Low Maintenance, Deer Resistant, Cut Flowers, Attracts Pollinators.