HORTICULTURE — 2019 Herb of the Year

Agastache ssp., Anise hyssop (Photo by saiberiac, flickr.com)
Agastache ssp., Anise hyssop (Photo by saiberiac, flickr.com)

Agastache ssp., Anise hyssop, has been named 2019 Herb of the Year by the International Herb Association. The Anise hyssop plant is a perennial with blue flowers and fragrant foliage. It is a member of the mint family and native to North America. Plant it in full sun and provide good drainage. This plant grows 24–36 inches tall and can spread 18–24 inches. Pollinators — like bees and butterflies — enjoy the pollen and nectar from the plentiful and long-blooming flowers.
—By Mary Jane Frogge, Extension Associate, Lancaster Co.