Summer Blooming Agastache foeniculum

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Agastache foeniculum

*Anise Hyssop*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Soil: Mesic(Medium)
Sun: Full to Part
Height: 2-4'
Color: Purple
Blooms: June-Sept
Flowers: They bloom in a long thin spike with several rings of tiny flowers. The individual flowers are .25" long.
Leaves: The 2-3" leaves grow in pairs on a square stem and are downy underneath. They are toothed and lace-shaped.

Suggested Uses:

The leaves of this plant , when crushed, have a licorice or anise scent. The leaves are grown for tea and the flowers are a welcome addition for birds, butterflies and beneficial insects!They have nice, sturdy, straight stems for cut flowers!

Interesting Facts

Food Uses: The flowers are edible. The anise flavored seeds can be used in muffins and cookies. A fragrant licorice flavored tea can be made from the fresh or dried leaves. Seeping washed leaved in milk to be used in an ice-cream maker adds flavor to the ice-cream. The leaves can be added to salads and fruit cups. It is also sometimes used to flavor pork or poultry.
Other Uses: Bees are attracted to the flowers. The flowers also dry well for use in bouquets and craft projects.
Other Names: Giant Blue Hyssop

USDA PLANTS Database profile page

Option	Price	Quantity
Seed Packets (at least 25 seeds)	$2.95
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.25
6-pack	$6.95
5 3/4-inch pots	$7.95

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