Agastache foeniculum
Anise Hyssop (Wellness)
Regular price
19.95 $ CAD
per
Size:
1-2 gallon
- Easy care
- Deer resistant
- Attracts pollinators
- Good for pots and balconies
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ExposureFull sun
- Hardiness
Zone 4a Understand this zone
Zone 4a
A lower number means hardier. A zone 3 plant also grows in zone 5, never the other way around.
Cold winter. One of the most common zones for gardening in Quebec (approx. -30 to -35 °C average minimum temperature).
For example: Québec City (Capitale-Nationale), Eastern Townships, rural Outaouais, Centre-du-Québec
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Source: Natural Resources Canada
- Water needsModerate
- Height1 to 60 cm
- Spread45 cm
- Bloom timeJuly to September
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Soil typeWell-drained · Sandy
Also called anise hyssop or blue giant hyssop, Agastache foeniculum is traditionally valued for its anise aroma and its properties reputed to soothe digestion. This hardy perennial with mauve flowers brightens the garden while offering a generous harvest for cooking and well-being.
As a tea: To support comfortable digestion and help ease bloating and mild digestive discomfort.
Harvesting and drying
Harvest the flowering tops in midsummer, preferably mid-morning once the dew has dried. Cut the flower stems with a knife or scissors, leaving at least a third of the plant so it keeps growing.
Gather the stems in small bunches (5 to 8 stems) and tie them with string or an elastic. Hang them upside down in a dry, airy place out of direct light: an attic, a lean-to or a well-ventilated kitchen works perfectly.
Complete drying takes 10 to 15 days depending on the humidity. When the leaves and flowers crumble between your fingers, they are ready. Store them in an airtight jar away from light; they will keep for several months.
Making a tea
Anise hyssop tea
Ingredients
- 1 tsp dried flowering tops
- 1 cup (250 ml) simmering water
Method
- Pour the simmering water over the dried flowers in a teapot or cup.
- Cover and let steep 5 to 8 minutes.
- Strain gently and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Tip: Anise hyssop can also be used fresh: simply increase the amount to 1 tbsp for a stronger taste.
Traditional wellness use. Does not replace medical advice. Use only plants intended for consumption that have not received any treatment incompatible with this use.
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Anise Hyssop (Wellness)
Size:
1-2 gallon
Regular price
19.95 $ CAD
per