Lovely purple flower spikes and fragrant foliage. Anise hyssop is one of those plants that is lovely to walk by in the garden, just gently brushing the leaves releases it’s beautiful fragrance. Will self seed, is deer resistant and drought tolerant. The blossoms open in intervals, providing a long nectar season for bumblebees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.
Native to north-central United States
Full to part sun
Medium to medium-dry soils
Grows up to 3’ tall
Blooms June through September
Herbaceous perennial
Lovely purple flower spikes and fragrant foliage. Anise hyssop is one of those plants that is lovely to walk by in the garden, just gently brushing the leaves releases it’s beautiful fragrance. Will self seed, is deer resistant and drought tolerant. The blossoms open in intervals, providing a long nectar season for bumblebees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.
Native to north-central United States
Full to part sun
Medium to medium-dry soils
Grows up to 3’ tall
Blooms June through September
Herbaceous perennial