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Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum): Lavender Spikes, Mint-Licorice Foliage, Edible Flowers

Anise Hyssop

Overview

Anise hyssop grows 3–5 feet tall with erect branches of mint-licorice scented leaves ending in fuzzy lavender spikes. Reseeds freely. Flowers edible—charming in salads. Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, hummingbirds. Deer resistant.

Cultivation

Full sun; moist to dry, well-drained soil. Divide clumps in spring or transplant self-sown seedlings.

Landscape Uses

Herb gardens, borders, sun. Classic dual-purpose plant.

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