This is a native plant, but it is not available in the 2026 Wild Ones plant sale.
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Anise Hyssop
Agastache foeniculum
PerennialAnise Hyssop
Agastache foeniculum
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Light
Full Sun
Water
Dry – Medium
Soil
Any
Size
2-5'
Bloom
Lavender-Purple, Jun–Sep
Why Grow It
Pollinator Magnet
Attracts many types of pollinators
Deer Resistant
Great for gardens without fencing
Drought Tolerant
Thrives with little water once established
Fragrant
Enjoy its lovely natural scent
Did You Know?
The leaves smell like licorice or anise when bruised, and they can be used to make a pleasant herbal tea — Indigenous peoples used it medicinally for centuries.
Anise Hyssop is so attractive to pollinators that it is often called a 'bee magnet' — on a warm summer day, each flower spike may host dozens of bees simultaneously.
Most mammals dislike the strong scent of its foliage, making it one of the most reliably deer-resistant native perennials.
Wildlife Value
🐝
Bumblebees
Primary pollinators visiting lavender flower spikes
🦋
Monarchs & Swallowtails
Important nectar source during migration
🐦
Goldfinch
Feeds on seeds through fall and winter
Good Companions
🌸 Purple Coneflower
🌼 Black-eyed Susan
🌿 Wild Bergamot
🌾 Prairie Dropseed
Planting Guide
- Plant in full sun in well-drained, average soil.
- Space 12–18 inches apart; sow seed or transplant in spring.
- Deadhead to extend bloom or leave seedheads for birds.
Plant Details
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