90 DAYS
Agastache foeniculum
A popular bedding plant with edible flowers, anise hyssop is highly aromatic and features a sweet licorice-mint flavour. Both the leaves and flowers can be used fresh or dried for salads, teas, and garnishes, while the abundant blooms also attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Size: Mature plants reach 24 to 36 in. tall with a spread of 18 to 24 in.
Yield: Leaves and flowers can be harvested throughout the season as needed, providing a delightful addition to various dishes.
Taste: Sweet licorice-mint flavour, perfect for enhancing salads and beverages.
How to use: Use fresh in salads and teas, or dried for flavouring. Flowers make attractive garnishes.
Planting tips: Ideal for herb gardens or borders, anise hyssop prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Aim to plant where the herb receives at least 5 hours of direct sunlight each day.
Harvest tips: Cut the stems just above a leaf node to encourage regrowth.
Pelleted seed.
