Agastache foeniculum - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces purple flowers arranged in panicles with a pleasant fragrance from June to September. Its egg-shaped, serrated leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows to a width of approx. 50 cm. The Anise hyssop is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Agastache anisata, Agastache anethiodora.

Bulletpoints
* the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers

leaves
Suitable for consumption. The deciduous leaves of the Anise hyssop are medium green, ovate, serrated.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Anise hyssop has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Anise hyssop sets beautiful accents together with: Apothecary hyssop, heart-leaved kale.

Tasks
- Harvest: June - Sowing in trays or seed boxes: March.

Care
- The plant must be protected from winter moisture. - The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
Suitable for consumption. Agastache foeniculum forms purple flowers arranged in panicles from June. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tubs, group planting, bee pasture, cottage garden, consumption, hanging baskets, natural garden, steppe garden, scented garden