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 scent. 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 — July is one of the harvest months.
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Needs
- Water: Medium
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Perennial herb 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
Related plants
Other species in the same layer or with the same function.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
See which trees the anise hyssop grows well with
We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.
No account needed.
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