{"product_id":"anise-hyssop-agastache-foeniculum","title":"Anise Hyssop - Agastache foeniculum","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eAnise Hyssop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgastache foeniculum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA tough, upright perennial with spikes of lavender-purple flowers from early summer into fall. The leaves have a light anise scent, and the plant is a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse in the Landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreat for borders, cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, or naturalized areas. Its upright form and long bloom time make it a reliable mid-border plant that doesn't need much fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse as a Cut Flower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flower spikes hold up well fresh or dried, giving arrangements real staying power. For best vase life, cut when the florets have just started to open rather than waiting for full bloom — they'll keep opening after the cut. Harvest in the cool of morning or evening, strip any foliage that would sit below the water line, and get stems into water fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry to medium moisture, well-drained; leaner soil is fine and even preferred over rich soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIrrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established; drought tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (for cut-flower rows):\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–4 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5–3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e June to September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anise-scented foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — leaves used for tea, jelly, or fresh in small amounts; seeds edible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly while establishing, then only during extended dry spells — soggy soil is the main thing to avoid, since it invites root and crown rot. A single pinch early on encourages bushier growth and more flowering stems. Deadhead (or harvest) spent spikes to keep new blooms coming. Watch for rust, powdery mildew, or aphids during hot, humid stretches. Plants self-seed readily, so cut back spent flower heads if you don't want volunteers next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite the name, it's not closely related to true hyssop or to anise — it's actually in the mint family, which you can tell from its square stems. The genus name comes from Greek words meaning \"very much\" and \"spike,\" a nod to its dense flower heads. Native to prairies across the Midwest and into Canada, it was also used by Native Americans as a medicinal plant for coughs and fevers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Grit Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46900843544748,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.wild-grit.com\/products\/anise-hyssop-agastache-foeniculum","provider":"Wild Grit Garden Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}