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Anise Hyssop: Agastache foeniculum Care
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Anise Hyssop: Agastache foeniculum Care

Agastache foeniculum

Anise hyssop care (Agastache foeniculum): herb with blue-lavender spikes. Full sun, well-drained soil, drought-tolerant, loved by bees.

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Characteristics

Scientific nameAgastache foeniculum
Height60-120 cm
Sunlightpieno sole
Watermedia
Soilfertile drenante
Toxicitynon tossica
Growthmedia
Temperature-25 a 30 °C
FloweringJun, Jul, Aug, Sep
IrrigationWater regularly the first year; once established it withstands drought well and mainly dislikes winter waterlogging.

Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is a North American perennial herb in the mint family, with anise-scented leaves and long spikes of blue-lavender flowers in summer, irresistible to bees. It wants full sun and well-drained soil, and is very hardy and drought-tolerant. Leaves and flowers are used in tea. It reaches 60-120 cm.

Flowering season

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Practical tips

Watering

Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.

Position

Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.

Substrate

Recommended soil: fertile drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.

Leaves

Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.

Feeding

Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.

FAQ

How do you use anise hyssop?
The leaves and flowers, scented of anise and licorice, are used fresh or dried in teas, fruit salads and desserts; the flowers also garnish dishes.
Does anise hyssop attract pollinators?
Very much: its long blue-lavender summer spikes are among the plants most loved by bees, bumblebees and butterflies, ideal in a pollinator garden.

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