Scientific Name
Agastache foeniculum
Common Name
Hyssop

Characteristics

Season
summer
Height
36 inches
Hardiness
USDA Hardiness Zone 5 to 9
Flower Color
blue, violet, pink, salmon
Soil
moist, well drained soils
Exposure
full sun
Propagation
seed, division in spring or fall
North Carolina Regions
Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain
Comments
Butterflies, hummingbirds and bees love Hyssop, and the edible leaves can be used for teas, salads and to flavor drinks. Many colors are available, and hyssop has a long flowering season.
Origin
North America

Prepared by: orginally by Alice B. Russell, retired Extension Specialist, NC State University
                     maintained and expanded by Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturist, NC State University

Images: ©Alice B. Russell and Erv Evans

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