anise hyssop Interesting Notes

Aromatic leaves can be incorporated into herbal teas or jellies, and seeds can be added to cookies or muffins. Dried leaves can be added to potpourris. Agastache comes from the Greek words for “much” (agan) and “grain stalk” (stachys) in reference to the flower spikes. Foeniculum comes from a Latin word meaning hay. - Missouri Botanical Garden

Agastache foeniculum Growing and Maintenance Tips

Easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade (though best in full sun). Good soil drainage is essential. Water well upon planting and regularly until established; plants tolerate dry soils once established. Deadhead spent flowers to promote additional bloom.

Good Substitutions

Agastache 'Black Adder'

Agastache 'Golden Jubilee'

Agastache 'Purple Haze'

Agastache 'Blue Boa'