Lavender-blue spikes with licorice-scented foliage. A pollinator powerhouse that blooms for months.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Jul to Sep
- USDA Zones
- 4-9
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low - drought tolerant
- Mature Height
- 2-3'
- Bloom Colors
- PurpleBlueLavender
✿ Pollinator Friendly△ Deer Resistant❋ Fragrant♨ Edible▢ Container Friendly
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About This Name
Agastache foeniculum is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Anise Hyssop unambiguously. The genus Agastache places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Anise Hyssop, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Agastache foeniculum will give you the most precise results.