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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.4m
max. spread |
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0.9m
max. height |
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1-2 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Agastache foeniculum
Other names: Anise hyssop, Agastache anisata
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Genus: Agastache
Species: A. foeniculum - A. foeniculum is a herbaceous perennial with mid-green, lance-shaped leaves that taste and smell of licorice. In summer, it bears spikes of lavender-blue flowers that are attractive to butterflies and bees.
Agastache foeniculum is: Deciduous
Flower: Lavender in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Fragrance: Foliage has a licorice scent
Habit: Upright
Agastache foeniculum (Anise hyssop) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.4m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Bees (attract & feed bees), Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Self-seeds freely.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) |
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