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Anise Hyssop

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Quick grow facts

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Sun

Full sun

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Soil

Well-drained

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Pot size

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Water

Good Drainage, Moist, Occasionally Dry

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Fertilizer

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Pollination

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Propagation

Seed

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Pests & diseases

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Hardiness zones

Zones 4a–8b

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Look out for (Houston)

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What it is

Anise hyssop is a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae) and native to the Midwest and prairies of North America. It is an herbaceous perennial with an erect growth habit and fragrant foliage. (Species-level info; not specific to this variety.)

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Why grow/eat it

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How to use it

The foliage has an anise or licorice scent and can be used as flavoring in salads and teas. Seeds can be used in cookies cakes and muffins.

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Harvest in Houston

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Container tips

Likes full sun to partial shade. Wants well-drained soil, kept moist; handles dry spells.

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Cautions

Crown/root rot may develop in poorly drained soils. Watch for rust, powdery mildew and leaf spots.

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Sources

  1. https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/agastache-foeniculum/