Anise Hyssop Seeds

$3.25

Description
Planting Info
How to Grow

Agastache foeniculum

Wonderful licorice flavor and scent. Grows about 18" high with purple flowers and soft green leaves. A natural sweetness makes delicious tea.

Direct seed in early spring or transplant into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Anise hyssop benefits from cold stratification. It will need full sun and well-draining soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, anise hyssop will need at least an inch of water per week. Typically grown for leaves and flowers. Hardy Perennial in zones 4-9. These seeds benefit from cold stratification.

Minimum Seeds per Packet: 150

Packet Weight: 0.5g

Planting Season: After Last Frost

Sowing Method: After Last Frost

Seed Depth: Surface

Direct Seed Spacing: 2-4"

Soil Temperature: 65-85°F

Days to Sprout: 10-14

Mature Spacing: 12-16"

Sun Requirement: Full Sun

Frost Tolerance: Frost Sensitive

Days to Harvest: 70-80

Production Cycle: Perennial

When to Seed Anise Hyssop

Anise hyssop should be direct seeded outdoors in fall, or stratified indoors and sown in trays for transplanting after all danger of frost has passed.

Where to Plant Anise Hyssop

This plant will appreciate a spot with full sun. Loose, well-draining soil is ideal but this plant will tolerate an extremely wide range of growing conditions. This perennial bloom will come back year after year.

Growing Anise Hyssop

Sow seeds on the surface of the soil and two to four inches apart. Once germinated, thin your seedlings to 12 to 16 inches.

Harvesting Anise Hyssop

Anise hyssop leaves can be harvested with sharp shears and used fresh or dried. Regularly harvesting the flower spikes will result in a longer foliage harvest and bushier plants.