Anise hyssop Flower

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A classic plant for both herb gardens and borders, anise hyssop is composed of erect branches of mint-and-licorice-scented, medium green leaves ending in fuzzy spikes of small lavender flowers. The plant grows to 3 to 5 feet tall and 1 foot wide and reseeds freely. The flowers are edible and are charming crumbled into salads. The flowers are highly attractive to numerous pollinators, especially bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Noteworthy CharacteristicsPollinators love the flowers. Foliage is fragrant. This plant is resistant to deer and drought.

CareProvide full sun and moist to dry, well-drained soil.

PropagationDivide clumps in spring or transplant self-sown seedlings.

ProblemsOccasional downy mildew may occur.