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Identifying Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) Seedlings

Pat has unknown plants sprouting in garden; photo provided.

Identification (C.L.)

Likely Agastache foeniculum (anise hyssop). Species self-seeds aggressively; cultivar 'Blue Fortune' does not. Easy to pull; deadhead or remove before seed set. If liked, keep and deadhead or plant 'Blue Fortune'.

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