Agastache, Anise Hyssop

Beloved by pollinators and tea aficionados alike. A perennial that blooms in the first year, it is hardy from USDA zones 4-8. Considered extremely easy to grow, this is a top choice for beds, borders, herb gardens, and even containers. The leaves and flowers are used to make one of the best herb teas; the foliage possesses a naturally sweet, wonderful anise taste and fragrance. Pretty purple flower spikes that bees love! There are myriad medicinal and culinary uses for this amazing plant.

• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-16 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 68-70 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
  
• Plant Spacing: 12-18"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
  
• Agastache foeniculum
  

Growing Tips: Start seeds indoors at least 6-8 weeks before the last frost date in well-drained, sterile seed-starting mix, keeping uniformly moist until sprouts appear.