Even-though Agastache, or Liquorice Mint, is also known as Anise Hyssop, Lavender Hyssop, or Blue Giant Hyssop, it is not a true Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis), but it is probably because it has similar looking flowers that it inherited the hyssop name.
This drought-tolerant perennial herb has very fragrant anise-scented leaves and beautiful lilac-purple flowers that are slightly aromatic and very attractive to bees and butterflies. Used as a medicinal plant by Native Americans for various ailments such as coughs, wounds and diarrhea, the leaves can also be used as a seasoning, in a fragrant tea, and for potpourri.
There is a white variety available too – similary fragranced, but with white flowers instead of the purple.
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60cm -1m | ![]() |
45cm |
Position: | ![]() Full sun |
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![Anise Hyssop](http://meadowsweet.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-01-12-20.18.56-150x150.jpg)
![Anise Hyssop - white](http://meadowsweet.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-02-07-14.54.05-150x150.jpg)