Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) though its name suggests otherwise, is neither anise nor hyssop but belongs to the mint family. Its leaves emit a delicate fragrance similar to anise, with some ...

Anise Hyssop is the International Herb of the Year. It is tall, stunning, and fragrant — a must for the herb gardener. However, it is neither anise nor a hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) but is a member ...

Companion plants that pair beautifully in the garden with anise hyssop can help transform an ordinary planting bed into an amalgamation of gorgeous blooms. Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is one ...

Agastache is a vibrant, aromatic mint relative that thrives in gardens with its summer-to-fall blooms. These hardy perennials are known for their heat and drought tolerance, producing tall flower ...

The mint family is one of the larger and more varied families in the world of botany. That's good news for those of us who want to add fragrance to our gardens. Mint family members are often thirsty ...

If you’re looking for a lovely, easy-to-grow, pollinator-friendly plant for your garden, this might be the one for you. Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is an upper Midwest native, hardy in Zones 4 ...

I have been growing anise hyssop, Agastache foeniculum, for 15 years or so. I am a lover of black jelly beans, so I love any licorice flavored herbs or spices, such as tarragon, anise seed, fennel, ...

If the world of gardening could have an "it girl," one good candidate would be agastache. This versatile member of the mint family (Lamiaceae) has burst from the pack to make quite a splash this year.

Shiho Yoshikawa is the chef at Sweet Rose Creamery in the Brentwood Country Mart. She is inspired by all of the seasonal fruit and herbs at the farmers market right now. She concocts deliciously ...