Agastache – Giant Lavender-Blue Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) – Non-GMO – Organically Grown – Flower
Agastache – Giant Lavender-Blue Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) – Non-GMO – Organically Grown – Flower
Perennial – Known for its tall, lavender-blue flower spikes and fragrant, licorice-scented foliage, Agastache foeniculum (Anise Hyssop) attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This versatile plant is both ornamental and edible, ideal for tea or culinary use.
Growing Instructions:
• Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors after danger of frost has passed.
• Sow on the surface of moist, well-draining soil — do not cover, as seeds need light to germinate.
• Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Germinates in 14–21 days.
• Transplant or thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart in full sun.
• Prefers well-drained soil and benefits from occasional deadheading to prolong bloom.
Stratification:
• Cold stratify for 30 days: place seeds in a sealed container with moist sand or paper towel in the refrigerator before planting.
Seed count: 20