Anise Hyssop
Agastache foeniculum
Family: Lamiaceae
Anise Hyssop grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained loam or sandy soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.
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How to Grow Anise Hyssop
Anise Hyssop growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Well-drained loam or sandy soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Anise Hyssop as 10-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow or barely cover. Days to maturity are listed as 90-120 days for first flowering.
Plant Overview
Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is listed in the Lamiaceae family and categorized as a herb with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0168
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Anise Hyssop is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Well-drained loam or sandy soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 4-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Well-drained loam or sandy soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 10-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow or barely cover. The listed time to maturity is 90-120 days for first flowering. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 10-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow or barely cover
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 90-120 days for first flowering
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.