Anise Hyssop Seed

Anise Hyssop is a beautiful bedding flower, pollinator plant, and medicinal herb. Anise Hyssop can be used in the flower garden, pollinator garden, and the herb garden! Its edible leaves and flowers have a slight licorice flavor.

Suggested Planting Requirements: Anise Hyssop seeds are small and are best transplanted. Slightly press seeds into moist seed starting mix and cover with finely sifted soil. Plants are easy to transplant and not fussy!

Growing Recommendations: Anise Hyssop is not fussy but does enjoy well-draining soil. Add organic matter if the soil is heavy with clay. This plant is a tender perennial and can grow for several seasons in Zones 9 and 10. In other zones, transplant out in early spring after the danger of frost has passed.

Harvesting & Storing: Harvest flowers and foliage anytime you desire. Leaves and flowers can be used fresh or dried. A beautiful topping for salads, baked goods, and in ice teas!

Medicinal Uses: This plant was traditionally used by early Americans as a cough supplement, fever reducer, and to relieve sore throats. Anise has antibacterial properties that work well when used in balms or salves. The fragrance is also wonderful!

Agastache Foeniculum

Package Weight: .25 gram