Anise hyssop has liquorice-scented leaves and upright flower spikes that attract bees and butterflies to sunny borders.
- Height
- 91–153 cm / 3–5 ft
- Spread
- 45–92 cm / 1.5–3 ft
- Light
- Full sun / Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Dry / Moist, well-drained
- Flowering
- Fall, Summer
- Maintenance
- Low
- USDA zones
- 4a–8b
Planting
Plant in full sun or partial sun with freely draining soil. Its upright growth works among other perennials in cottage borders or in a looser meadow planting.
Care
Divide established clumps in spring or autumn if more plants are wanted. Allow for self-seeding, and check for unwanted seedlings around the parent plant.
Before planting: Poor drainage can cause crown and root rot, especially where the soil stays wet through winter.
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Sources & photo credit
Plant reference: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Content checked . Flowering seasons vary with local climate; USDA zones describe winter cold tolerance.
- Anise hyssop: Anna · CC BY 2.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Sunset hyssop: J.smith · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Korean mint: Hope Duckworth · CC BY 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- 'Dilys' geranium: Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.