Agastache foeniculum

Lavender/Anise Hyssop
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
       
·        Hardiness Zones:  3-9
·        Height: 2-4 feet
·        Spread: 2-3 feet
·        Bloom Time: June to September
·        Bloom: lavender 6 inch spikes
·        Light: full sun, part shade
·        Soil: sandy
·        Moisture: dry to medium; drought tolerant
·        Use: prairie, meadow, upland woods, natural area; attracts mainly medium to large bees, soldier beetles, skippers and  fritillary butterflies
·        Care: low maintenance
·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems
·        Native to: Dane County, southwest and western Wisconsin; New England  to South Dakota, Nebraska, south to Alabama and Texas
·        Notes: scented leaves with an anise or fennel smell
·        Supplier:  Agrecol Native Nursery
·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Demonstration Prairie I026


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