Anise Hyssop
Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)
A beautifully aromatic perennial with soft anise‑mint scented leaves and tall spikes of nectar‑rich violet flowers 🌿💜
🌿 Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is a fragrant, upright perennial known for its sweet licorice‑mint aroma and long season of violet flower spikes. Native to North America, it’s one of the finest plants for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hoverflies throughout summer.
With its textured foliage and generous flowering habit, it suits wildlife gardens, herb borders, prairie‑style planting, and edible landscapes. It’s easy to grow, drought‑tolerant once established, and highly ornamental.
Anise hyssop has a sweet, bright flavour reminiscent of licorice and mint with hints of lemon.
• Fresh leaves for herbal teas
• Added to fruit salads, summer desserts, and sorbets
• Finely chopped in salads or sprinkled over vegetables
• Flowers used as edible garnishes
• Leaves infused in syrups, cordials, and cocktails
Flavour profile: licorice, mint, and subtle lemon notes.
