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Anise Hyssop

Agastache foeniculum 'Blue Fortune'

Also called Blue Fortune Hyssop

Spikes of long-lasting (edible) blue flowers
Licorice-scented (edible) green leaves
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Blue

HEIGHT:
60-90 cm

SPREAD:
50-60 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in full sun and an average to dry, well-drained soil. If desired, pinch main stems in June just before buds form, to maintain a compact habit. Remove finished flowers to promote a second flowering. No serious pest or disease problems.

Additional Notes about Anise Hyssop:

Licorice-scented foliage can be used in teas and added to salads.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun

Attracts Butterflies

Attracts Butterflies

Attracts Hummingbirds

Attracts Hummingbirds

Deer Resistant

Long Blooming

Drought Tolerant

Drought Tolerant

Cut Flower/Foliage

Cut Flower/Foliage

Fragrant

Low Maintenance

Low Maintenance

Edible

Dried Flower/Foliage

Dried Flower/Foliage

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained
Average to Dry Soils

ATTRACTS WILDLIFE:
Attracts Pollinators

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Fall
Summer
Lt. Sum-Fall

HABIT:
Upright
Clumping

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Naturalizing

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