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Anise hyssop 'Lavender hyssop'

Agastache foeniculum

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Lavender hyssop is part of the Agastache genus and is a Anise hyssop variety. Its scientific name is Agastache foeniculum 'Lavender hyssop'. Lavender hyssop is a variety of heirloom Anise hyssop .

Heirloom perennial. Blooms mid-summer. 2’ – 4’ tall. Full sun to part shade.
Anise-scented herb with edible leaves and flowers.

A type of Herb, it mainly grows as a Perennial plant - which means it typically grows best over a long period (from 3 years+). Lavender hyssop is known for growing to a height of approximately 3.96 feet (that's 1.22 metres in metric) with a forb-like habit.

Typically, Lavender hyssop Anise hyssop is normally fairly low maintenance and can thus be quite easy to grow - only a basic level of care is required throughout the year to ensure it thrives. Being aware of the basic growing conditions this plant likes (soil, sun and water) will result in a strong and vibrant plant.

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How to grow Anise hyssop 'Lavender hyssop'

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Lavender hyssop likes a position of partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Lavender hyssop is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Lavender hyssop are Zone 5 and Zone 9. Lavender hyssop requires a loamy, clay or sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 - 7.8 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Lavender hyssop from seed

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Lavender hyssop

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Lavender hyssop is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Lavender hyssop