Anise hyssop

Agastache foeniculum

Layer 4 · Herbaceous
Attracts pollinators

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Native to the prairies of North America, this herbaceous perennial stands out for its intense aniseed and fennel aroma. The prolonged flowering attracts crowds of bees and butterflies throughout the summer. It is ideal for borders and pollinator-attracting areas in the orchard.

It is harvested now — September is one of the harvest months.

See which trees anise hyssop grows well with

These trees share this species' soil and climate — the pairing is inferred from conditions, not from a guild we have already seen.

No account needed.

Needs

Water: Medium
Light: Full sun
Size: Herbaceous perennial up to 1 m
Mature diameter: 0.5 m
Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy
Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean

Calendar

January
February
March — Planting
April — Planting
May — Planting
June — Harvest
July — Harvest
August — Harvest
September — Harvest
October
November
December

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The leaves and flowers are used to make digestive and expectorant infusions with an aniseed aroma.

Where to buy

Central trees worth considering

May work well together — same soil and climate, complementary layers. We have not seen this combination in a generated guild yet.

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.