Anise Hyssop - Agastache foeniculum
The leaves smell like licorice and are used in herbal teas, to flavor jellies, or eaten fresh as accents in a salad. They can be harvested at any time, but the best time (for drying) is when the flowers are just past full bloom because that's when the oil content in the leaves will be at its highest.
Habitat: Garden
''Agastache foeniculum'', commonly called anise hyssop, blue giant hyssop, Fragrant giant hyssop, or the lavender giant hyssop, is a species of perennial plant in the mint family. This plant is native to much of north-central and northern North America, notably the Great Plains and other prairies, and can be found in areas of Canada. It is tolerant of deer and drought, and also attracts hummingbirds and butterflies making it an attractive selection for gardeners.
