Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)

Photographer: Missouri Botanical Garden

Description: Its vibrant purple spikes bloom for weeks, drawing in a constant hum of bumblebees and butterflies. The foliage emits a distinct licorice scent when brushed against or crushed.

Height: 2 to 4 ft

Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

Water: Average

Spreading Habit: Moderate

Spreading Method: Rhizomes, Seeds

Bloom Time: Mid Summer to Early Fall

Bloom Color: Lavender to Purple