Anise Hyssop Seeds ~Agastache foeniculum~ Native Wildflower ~ Fragrant Prairie Mint ~ Attracts Butterflies, bees hummingbirds(10 Seeds)

Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) also callednbsp blue giants hyssop, fragrant hyssop or lavender giant hyssopnbsp is a species ofnbsp perennialnbsp plant in thenbsp mint family. This prairie plant is native to much of north-central and northernnbsp North America, notably thenbsp Great Plainsnbsp and othernbsp prairies. It can also be found in parts ofnbsp Canada.Anise Hyssop is tolerant ofnbsp deernbsp and drought, and attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and beesnbsp making it an attractive selection fornbsp gardeners.Anise Hyssop grows from 2 feet to 4 feet (1.2 m) tall and 1 foot (30nbsp mm) wide. The flowers appear in showy whorls, and occasionally branching at the apex. The plant blooms June to September with bright lavendernbsp flowersnbsp that become more colorful near the tip. The flowers produce a light floral scent.Anise Hyssop was used medicinally by Native Americans for cough, fevers and wounds. The soft, anise-scented leaves are used as a seasoning, as anbsp tea, innbsp potpourri, and can be crumbled innbsp salad. The purple flower spike is favored by bees who make a light fragrant honey from the nectar.