Agastache foeniculum Anise hyssop (Labiatae)

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Agastache foeniculum
Anise hyssop
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The Agastache foeniculum plant species is found in Western N. America - Ontario to Washington, south to Colorado. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Anise hyssop. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. anethiodorum. (Nutt.)Britt.

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Latin Name:  Agastache foeniculum
Common Name:  Anise hyssop
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  (Pursh.)Kuntze.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.9   Mature Width:  0.4

Habitat:  Dry thickets, fields and waste ground[43] on prairies and plains[235].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a sunny position and a dry well-drained soil[187, 200]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. The young growth in spring is very susceptible to slug damage[K]. The flowering plants are very attractive to bees and butterflies[K]. There is at least one named variety. 'Texas American' has an anise-pennyroyal fragrance and is used in a similar way to the species[183].

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