anise-hyssop

a.k.a. anise mint, blue giant hyssop, licorice mint
latin name: agastache foeniculum

zone: 6-10
type: tender perennial
light: full sun
height: 40”

description:  Renowned for its beautiful flower spikes that attract butterflies and bees.  Strong anise scented leaves are oval shaped.  Erect long spikes of violet-blue showy flower makes for a great cut flower.  Also known as the ‘honey’ plant as this plant is a great source of nectar for bees.
harvest:  Pick the leaves to use fresh in cooking or to conserve in oil or vinegar before the plant flowers in summer.  
culinary notes:  In the kitchen, young leaves and flowers offer a mild anise, minty flavour and taste good with fish and chicken dishes.   Fresh leaves and leafy flowers can also be used in leaf and fruit salads, or to make a refreshing infusion.  Infusion of leaves also have a medicinal value.