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Variety Info
Family: Lamiaceae
Native: Midwestern U.S.
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 4–8
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Summer
Plant Dimensions: 24"-48" tall, 12" wide
Variety Info: 2"–6" long lavender-blue flower spikes
Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Edible Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 60°–75°F. May also be sown in late fall for spring germination.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 7 – 20 days
Seed Depth: Barely cover
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 10" – 12"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 10" – 12"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing stems with 1/3 to 2/3 of the florets open. Change vase water frequently.
- Katherine H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/18/26Perfect!
I winter sowed these in a milk jug in January and they were one of the earliest to germinate among all my seeds! Nearly every seed sprouted and by March they were busting at the seams to be let loose. They have a wonderful licorice scent even before blooming. Very pleased.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests3/23/26Hey Katherine,
We're absolutely thrilled to hear your Anise Hyssop Seeds performed so well with your winter sowing method! It sounds like you really hit the jackpot with that germination rate - there's nothing quite like seeing nearly every seed sprout and take off like that. We love that you could already enjoy that wonderful licorice scent even before the blooms appeared! Your milk jug setup must have been perfect for getting these little beauties off to such a strong start. Thanks for sharing your fantastic experience with winter sowing these seeds! Keep on growing 🌻️
- VeneseRated 5 out of 5 stars2/6/265 Stars
I love BI seeds and products.
- Ellen K.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/21/25Easy to grow
I started some indoors and some using the winter sowing method and both germinated well. The plants grew beautifully and produced flowers for months and the pollinators loved them! And they smell amazing. Adding more next year!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/21/25Hey Ellen,
"Easy to grow" and "Adding more next year!" is exactly what we love to hear about Anise Hyssop Seeds - and we absolutely love that you experimented with both indoor starting and winter sowing methods with such great success! Your photo is gorgeous!
Your dual growing method success and months of blooms experience will be so inspiring!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- JamesRated 5 out of 5 stars10/14/255 Stars
Fantastic seed germination already! I started them in soil blocks a week ago and they look great.
- Valerie D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/16/25Anise seeds
Beautiful plant. We enjoyed the many butterflies the plant attracted 😊
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests9/16/25Hey Valerie D.,
What a delightful review! We're so thrilled to hear that your Anise Hyssop turned out to be such a beautiful plant and that you got to enjoy all those wonderful butterfly visitors!
It's one of our favorite things about Anise Hyssop - not only do you get those lovely aromatic flowers, but they're absolute magnets for butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. There's something so magical about watching your garden come alive with all that fluttering activity! Your garden sounds like it became a real butterfly paradise.
Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience and for that lovely smiley face - it really brightened our day! Your review will be so helpful for other gardeners who are looking to create more pollinator-friendly spaces.
Keep on growing 🌻️