Anise Hyssop

Anise Hyssop

Agastache foeniculum

Synonyms: Agastache anethiodora

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• Perennial 90cm

• Medicinal and culinary herb

• Pleasant liquorice scent

Perennial growing to 90cm. Upright plants with fragrant green leaves and large spikes of attractive purple flowers. The leaves have a sweet aniseed flavour and fragrance and are used as a flavouring either fresh or cooked. Commonly used in teas, desserts, rice dishes, pork dishes and with fruit. Also has medicinal uses. Good for herb gardens and garden borders. Can be used in potpourri. Attracts bees to the garden. Also known as Liquorice Mint, blue giant hyssop, Blue giant hyssop, anise hyssop, Fragrant giant hyssop and lavender giant hyssop.

How to sow and grow:

Method:	Raise seedlings
Sowing Depth:	2mm
When:	Spring
Germination:	10-20 days @ 20-22°C
Hardiness / Life Cycle:	Hardy Perennial
Plant Spacing:	40cm
Plant Height:	90cm
Position:	Full sun, moist well drained soil
Days to Maturity/Flowering:	70-80 days

*Notes: Cold stratification may be required.

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