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Lamiaceae
Giant Hyssop
Agastache foeniculum
Purification and protection.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Agastache
- Native to
- North America
- Bloom season
- Summer, Fall
- Type
- Perennial
- Height
- 60-120 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-draining, average
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 4-9
- Lifespan
- Short-lived perennial
Did you know
- The leaves smell strongly of anise or licorice and can be used to make a refreshing herbal tea.
- Native Americans used anise hyssop as a medicinal herb for coughs, fevers, and wound care.
- It is one of the top nectar plants for honeybees and is sometimes called 'bee balm' by beekeepers.
- Despite its common name, it is not a true hyssop (Hyssopus) but belongs to a separate genus.
- The flower spikes can bloom for 8 weeks or more, providing sustained food for pollinators.
Color meanings
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Cleansing
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Protection
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Sacrifice