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Anise Hyssop — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Anise Hyssop
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

75-80days to harvest

14-21days to germinate

Z4–8USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow in spring or fall, or start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Seeds need light to germinate.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Low to moderate, drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well-drained soil, tolerates poor soils
Soil pH: 6.0-8.0
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 3-5 feet
Season: Tender Perennial

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green serrated leaves with purple-blue flower spikes
Size: Leaves 2-3 inches long, flower spikes 3-6 inches
Shape: Upright perennial with square stems and serrated heart-shaped leaves
Flavour: Sweet licorice-anise flavor with minty undertones

In the kitchen

Herbal teas, salads, dessert garnish, honey flavoring, edible flowers, native cuisine

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Generally pest-free, occasionally aphids
Diseases: Root rot in poorly drained soils, otherwise disease-free
Resistance: Excellent disease resistance, very hardy native plant

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
4	March – April	June – July	—	July – October
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

TomatoesAnise hyssop attracts beneficial insects that control tomato hornworms and other pests

PeppersProvides pest control through beneficial insect attraction while peppers don't compete for nutrients

BrassicasAttracts parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms and aphids on brassica crops

CucumbersAnise hyssop attracts pollinators essential for cucumber fruit production

SquashDraws beneficial insects and pollinators while helping to deter squash bugs

LavenderSimilar growing conditions and both attract beneficial insects while repelling harmful pests

EchinaceaComplementary blooming periods extend pollinator habitat and both are native perennials

Bee BalmBoth attract beneficial insects and pollinators, creating a strong beneficial ecosystem

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone which inhibits growth and can kill anise hyssop plants

FennelAllelopathic properties inhibit growth of most herbs including anise hyssop

SageCompetes aggressively for water and nutrients, potentially stunting anise hyssop growth

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 23
Protein (g): 3.15
Fat (g): 0.64
Carbohydrate (g): 2.65
Fibre (g): 1.6
Sugars (g): 0.3
Vitamin A (µg): 264
Vitamin C (mg): 18
Vitamin E (mg): 0.8
Vitamin K (µg): 415
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.155
Folate (µg): 68
Calcium (mg): 177
Iron (mg): 3.17
Magnesium (mg): 64
Phosphorus (mg): 56
Potassium (mg): 295
Zinc (mg): 0.81
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Anise Hyssop

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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