agastache foeniculum

noun

Meaning

A perennial herb in the mint family, commonly known as anise hyssop, valued for its edible leaves and aromatic, nectar-rich flower spikes.

Examples

  • The bees are particularly active around the agastache foeniculum in the late afternoon.
  • I decided to dry the leaves of my agastache foeniculum to use in herbal tea blends.

Synonyms: anise hyssop, blue giant hyssop, fragrant giant hyssop, licorice mint