Summary ³

Agastache foeniculum (blue giant hyssop; syn. Agastache anethiodora (Nutt.) Britton), commonly called anise hyssop, blue giant hyssop, Fragrant giant hyssop, or the lavender giant hyssop, is a species of perennial plant in the mint family, (Lamiaceae). This plant is native to much of the northern areas of North America, notably the Great Plains and other prairies, and can be found in most provinces of Canada. It is tolerant of deer and drought and attractive to pollinators.

Description ⁴

Family:
Lamiaceae (Mint)

Height:
2 to 4 feet

Leaves:
Opposite, sharply-pointed, toothed, strong licorice fragrance, square stem

Flower:
Blue-lavender, dense spike of small flowers, sometimes interrupted

Bloom time:
June-August

Nicknames:
Blue Giant Hyssop, Lavender Hyssop, Fragrant Giant Hyssop

Habitat:
Dry, open, or shady places. Upland prairies. Thrives in sandy, gravelly, silty soils.

Wildlife Benefits:
Attractive to bees and butterflies.

Can I plant this in my garden?
Anise hyssop can be grown at home. This plant prefers full sun or part sun and is drought-tolerant.

References
https://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/prairie/plantx/anise_hyssopx.htm

Range ⁴

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District, all rights reserved, uploaded by Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District
2. (c) Paul Tavares, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Paul Tavares
3. Adapted by Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District from a work by (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agastache_foeniculum
4. (c) Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

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