Agastache foeniculum
Common Name: Fragrant Giant Hyssop
Agastache foeniculum, commonly called Fragrant Giant Hyssop or Anise Hyssop, is a perennial herb that grows 2 to 4 feet tall. It has aromatic, licorice/anise-scented leaves and produces spikes of lavender to purple flowers from mid to late summer. This species is found in prairies, open deciduous woodlands, and along roadsides, favoring well-drained, sandy to loamy soils. Traditionally, it has been used for medicinal teas and as a culinary herb. In landscaping, it is prized for attracting pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, and is often used in perennial borders, herb gardens, and naturalized plantings.