Crushing the leaves releases a sweet anise or licorice fragrance, making it a favorite for sensory gardens.
It’s one of the best native plants for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds all summer long.
Leaves and flowers are edible and often used in teas, jellies, and desserts. The mild licorice flavor is refreshing and aromatic.
ndigenous people used it as a traditional remedy for colds, coughs, and fevers. It was also brewed as a calming tea.
Once established, it often reseeds naturally, making it an easy-to-maintain perennial for native garden.
Despite its delicate appearance, Anise Hyssop tolerates poor soils and drought once mature, making it a resilient plant for pollinator habitats.
Crushing the leaves releases a sweet anise or licorice fragrance, making it a favorite for sensory gardens.
It’s one of the best native plants for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds all summer long.
Leaves and flowers are edible and often used in teas, jellies, and desserts. The mild licorice flavor is refreshing and aromatic.
ndigenous people used it as a traditional remedy for colds, coughs, and fevers. It was also brewed as a calming tea.
Once established, it often reseeds naturally, making it an easy-to-maintain perennial for native garden.
Despite its delicate appearance, Anise Hyssop tolerates poor soils and drought once mature, making it a resilient plant for pollinator habitats.
Bloom time: mid- to late summer
Habitats: openings in dry upland forests; scrubby barrens; thickets; upland areas of prairies
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: mesic to dry
Plant Type (height): forb (2 to 3.5 feet)
Requirements: full sun to partial sun
Soil: clay-loam; loam; some rocky material
