Everwilde Farms - 1 lb Anise Hyssop Native Wildflower Seeds - Gold Vault Bulk Seed Packet

A member of the mint family, this wildflower brings a delightfully rich scent to any herb garden. The tall, lavender flower spikes attract multitudes of hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. It is a favorite with beekeepers, and we have found that the anise honey from this plant is excellent! Herbalists use this member of the mint family for culinary purposes, since the leaves make an excellent tea and the flowers are also edible. Native to the north central United States, anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is a traditional medicinal plant of the Native Americans; its leaves have antibacterial benefits that have been used treat colds, coughs, or poor digestion. Because of the subtle anise flavor it gives honey, Agastache foeniculum became popular with colonists, who planted anise hyssop seeds near bee hives.