Perennial flower
Anise Hyssop plant profile
Agastache foeniculum
A perennial flower for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Anise Hyssop
Plant in full or partial sun in well-drained soil and space 12 to 36 inches apart, propagating by division in spring or fall. It self-seeds and usually overwinters well where soil drains freely.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
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Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 12 to 36 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 4 to 8Find my hardiness zone
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Agastache foeniculum (Anise Hyssop, Hyssop)
NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.