planting anise hyssop seeds Blue Giant Hyssop (Anise Hyssop) – Revival Seeds

planting anise hyssop seeds Blue Giant Hyssop (Anise Hyssop) – Revival SeedsBlue Giant Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) Also known as 'Anise Hyssop' or 'Lavender Hyssop', this perennial has very showy flowers, fragrant foliage, and tends to grow 2 3 feet in height. Deer seem to avoid it on our fields here in Nova Scotia. Hyssop will self seed readily and usually blooms in the first year of growth. This is a highly attractive pollinator plant to bees, hummingbird, and butterfly species. In addition, Blue Giant Hyssop makes an

Blue Giant Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) - Also known as 'Anise Hyssop' or 'Lavender Hyssop', this perennial has very showy flowers, fragrant foliage, and tends to grow 2-3 feet in height. Deer seem to avoid it on our fields here in Nova Scotia. Hyssop will self-seed readily and usually blooms in the first year of growth. This is a highly attractive pollinator plant to bees, hummingbird, and butterfly species. In addition, Blue Giant Hyssop makes an excellent addition to herb and perennial gardens. Crushing the leaves will exude a memorable liquorice smell. Often used to make tea and cold remedies.  

150 seeds per packet

Growing Information: Sow indoors mid-February to mid-March for transplanting in May, or direct sow in autumn. Highest germination rates occur after 2-3 weeks of cold stratification, and adding heat under growing trays. Cover seeds lightly and keep moist in a sterile seed starting mix. When the risk of frost has passed, transplant outdoors to containers or at 30cm (12″) spacing. Seeds can be sown outdoors in the late fall to satisfy cold period required for spring germination.

Days to Germination: 14 - 21

Plant Spacing: 12" (30cm)

Plant Height: 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm)

Features:

Hardiness Zones: Perennial, Zones 4 - 8

Bloom Time: Summer to Fall

Light Requirements: Full Sun 

Attracts Bees, Butterflies, & Hummingbirds

Deer Resistant

Heat & Drought Resistant

Great as Cut Flowers or Bouquets