Honey bees
Nectar value
Low
Pollen value
Low
Pollinator plant
Anise hysop
Agastache foeniculum
Linked agroforestry plant data
Pollinator recipe
Bee value
Who this plant supports
Agroforestry database
Complete plant information
Structure
- Vegetation layer
- Herbaceous
- Size
- Small
- Dimensions
- 0.90 m high × 0.40 m wide
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
Site conditions
- USDA hardiness
- 7-10
- Moisture
- Well-drained, Moist
- Soil
- Sandy, Loamy
- pH
- Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
- Light
- Sun
Uses
- Edible parts
- Leaves, Tea
- Functions
- Pollinator plant
- Edibility
- 5 out of 5
- Medicinal value
- 1 out of 5
Leaves and flowers can be eaten both raw and cooked, and are often used to enhance the flavor of dishes. When eaten raw, they have a delightful sweet, anise-like taste, making them perfect for salads. They can also be cooked and added to dishes, especially with sour fruits. Be aware that the leaves can be somewhat drying in the mouth, so they should be consumed in small quantities. You can also make a flavorful tea from these leaves.