Anise Hyssop

Anise Hyssop grows up to 1.2 m tall.

Lots of spikes of lavender flowers bloom between June and September. The leaves are fragrant when cryshed, reminding of liquorice and can be used as tea or eaten raw. 

Ecology:

Bee magnet! Butterflies, skippers and even moths at night also visit the flowers. The seeds feed songbirds in winter. 

Growing conditions:

Full sun to part sun. Very adaptable to various soil types, medium to dry soil conditions, drought tolerant once established.