Plants > Perennials

anise hyssop

Agastache foeniculum (Pursh) Kuntze

Pollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Agastache
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

An upright, deciduous perennial forming a clump of leafy stems. The leaves are highly aromatic with a distinct aniseed scent, and have white undersides. The flower spikes are short, with broadly ovate bracts, and are a strong violet blue

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H3

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in sharply drained, fertile soil in full sun

Pruning

Remove spent flowering spikes through the season

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be affected by powdery mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Low MaintenanceGround CoverHedging Screens

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years