Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) though its name suggests otherwise, is neither anise nor hyssop but belongs to the mint family. Its leaves emit a delicate fragrance similar to anise, with some ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The leaves of this pretty flower have a very light scent that is similar to anise or licorice, but some describe it as being ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A grey hummingbird flying in the air - Jiri Vlach/Shutterstock If you want to attract more hummingbirds into your yard, bringing ...

If you’re looking for a lovely, easy-to-grow, pollinator-friendly plant for your garden, this might be the one for you. Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is an upper Midwest native, hardy in Zones 4 ...

When it comes to keeping your garden lively with hummingbirds, few plants work harder than agastache. These vibrant, fragrant perennials — sometimes called hummingbird mint or giant hyssop — thrive in ...

Lime-green and blue -- it's a combination popping up in many garden plants, such as the bluebeard Caryopteris 'Worchester Gold' and this selection of anise hyssop, called 'Golden Jubilee,' which has ...

If the world of gardening could have an "it girl," one good candidate would be agastache. This versatile member of the mint family (Lamiaceae) has burst from the pack to make quite a splash this year.

I have been growing anise hyssop, Agastache foeniculum, for 15 years or so. I am a lover of black jelly beans, so I love any licorice flavored herbs or spices, such as tarragon, anise seed, fennel, ...

Anise Hyssop is the International Herb of the Year. It is tall, stunning, and fragrant — a must for the herb gardener. However, it is neither anise nor a hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) but is a member ...

A few weeks ago I wrote a story about the new Blue Mountain Farm Market, a two-day a week market in Slatington. The market gives Slatington and Walnutport residents a place to buy fresh, locally grown ...

If you want to attract more hummingbirds into your yard, bringing in native flowering plants is a great start. However, it is also helpful to reflect on the blooming seasons for the plants you pick.