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Also known as agastache, lavender hyssop, and licorice mint, this heirloom is loved by hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. With a minty, anise/licorice flavor, it is as useful in the kitchen as it is beautiful. The leaves and flowers make a refreshing, fruity tea, and can be added to salads. The lavender-blue flower spikes are lovely in fresh floral arrangements or dried bouquets. Perennial in USDA zones 4-8. Fairly drought tolerant once established.
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- Variety Info
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Variety Info
Family: Lamiaceae
Native: Midwestern U.S.
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 4–8
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Summer
Plant Dimensions: 24"-48" tall, 12" wide
Variety Info: 2"–6" long lavender-blue flower spikes
Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Edible Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 60°–75°F. May also be sown in late fall for spring germination.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 7 – 20 days
Seed Depth: Barely cover
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 10" – 12"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 10" – 12"
Growing Info
Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing stems with 1/3 to 2/3 of the florets open. Change vase water frequently.
- Katherine H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMar 18, 2026Perfect!
I winter sowed these in a milk jug in January and they were one of the earliest to germinate among all my seeds! Nearly every seed sprouted and by March they were busting at the seams to be let loose. They have a wonderful licorice scent even before blooming. Very pleased.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningMar 23, 2026Hey Katherine,
We're absolutely thrilled to hear your Anise Hyssop Seeds performed so well with your winter sowing method! It sounds like you really hit the jackpot with that germination rate - there's nothing quite like seeing nearly every seed sprout and take off like that. We love that you could already enjoy that wonderful licorice scent even before the blooms appeared! Your milk jug setup must have been perfect for getting these little beauties off to such a strong start. Thanks for sharing your fantastic experience with winter sowing these seeds! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Ellen K.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 21, 2025Easy to grow
I started some indoors and some using the winter sowing method and both germinated well. The plants grew beautifully and produced flowers for months and the pollinators loved them! And they smell amazing. Adding more next year!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningOct 21, 2025Hey Ellen,
"Easy to grow" and "Adding more next year!" is exactly what we love to hear about Anise Hyssop Seeds - and we absolutely love that you experimented with both indoor starting and winter sowing methods with such great success! Your photo is gorgeous!
Your dual growing method success and months of blooms experience will be so inspiring!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Leslie O.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsSep 1, 2025Flowering all Summer
I germinated inside and transplanted into the middle of my 4x4 raised bed in May (zone 7b). They started flowering in mid June, and grew to take up the whole 4x4 bed. The bumblebees, honey bees, butterflies loved them. And now, at the end of the season, the goldfinches are flying in and eating the seeds? I will try transplanting these to my new flower garden for next season. Definitely a keeper.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningSep 2, 2025Hey Leslie,
Thank you so much for sharing your incredible experience with our Anise Hyssop Seeds! We absolutely love hearing that these bloomed continuously from mid-June all the way through the end of the season - that kind of long-lasting performance is exactly what makes this variety so special! It sounds like they really thrived in your zone 7b raised bed and gave you the most amazing pollinator show with all those bumblebees, honey bees, and butterflies visiting throughout the summer. And how wonderful that the goldfinches are now enjoying the seeds at the end of the season - it's like getting a bonus wildlife show! The fact that they grew to fill your entire 4x4 bed shows just how vigorous and productive these plants can be when they're happy. We're so thrilled to hear you're planning to transplant them to your new flower garden next year - they're definitely going to be stunning there too! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Jolea H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 26, 2025Lovely, tall anise hyssop flowers
I started these indoors months ago and transplanted them outdoors about May. No issues with germination whatsoever. I live in western Washington, zone 8B. I maybe should have planted more and closer together, but they are finally blooming in mid- to late July and are really pretty. I’d like to grow more next year if these don’t propagate and spread. They are tall and floppy over without a support. Very pretty lavender flower spikes loved by the bees and butterflies. 🦋🐝
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJul 30, 2025Hey Jolea,
Thank you so much for sharing your photos and your experience, it will be so helpful for others! Your garden is bursting with color and beautiful flowers. We're so glad you've had great success with your garden this year and that it's inspiring you already for next year! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Rob D.Rated 5 out of 5 starsNov 29, 20245 Stars
Zone 5b. I attempted to winter sow some Anise Hyssop seeds, but they didn't do well after transplanting. I direct sowed some more seeds, and they took off after a slow start. The butterflies and bees love these flowers!
