Licorice and mint scented leaves: Enhances garden fragrance and attracts pollinators
Lavender flower spikes: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds for a lively garden
Moderate drought resistance: Reduces watering needs in dry conditions
Deer resistant: Minimizes risk of damage from wildlife
blooms summer to fall: Provides extended color and interest in the garden
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Also known as Anise Hyssop. Native to the Midwest, this lovely perennial makes a perfect addition to pollinator gardens. Deer resistant plants feature lovely licorice and mint scented leaves, and beautiful lavender colored flower spikes attract a wide variety of native bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Mature plants reach three feet i
Plant Type
Perennial
Mature Size
Up to 3 feet tall and wide
Hardiness Zone
4
Sunlight
Full sun
Packet Minimum Seeds
250
Flower Color
Purple
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sprouted in 8 days in potting soil, in an unheated basement, with 12 hours of LED grow lights daily.
I am growing this because my bees LOVE it. (I am also a bee keeper)
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Toni · March 17, 2021
Nourishing bee food 🐝
I am a beekeeper and I have grown Anise Hyssop before and my honeybees Love it. This year I wanted to add Lavender Hyssop to see if they have a preference. I’m anxiously awaiting planting time!