Agastache anisata
anise hyssop
An upright, deciduous perennial forming a clump of leafy stems. The leaves are highly aromatic with a distinct aniseed scent, and have white undersides. The flower spikes are short, with broadly ovate bracts, and are a strong violet blue
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Agastache are herbaceous perennials with simple, aromatic leaves and small 2-lipped tubular flowers in whorls forming dense spikes, in summer and autumn; some are rather tender but can be grown as annual bedding
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- N America
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in sharply drained, fertile soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove spent flowering spikes through the season
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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