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Anise hyssop
Agastache foeniculum
In the United States:
Native
· also called blue giant hyssop
A long-blooming perennial in the mint family that provides abundant nectar and pollen to honey bees throughout summer. Flowers appear in dense terminal spikes and attract foragers consistently over many weeks. It is drought-tolerant once established and generally avoided by deer.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | June–September |
| Duration | ~3 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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