Anise Hyssop

[Petee]

Plunked it here so I can find it again:

 

Hyssop Purple Haze , Agastache 'Purple Haze', brings a new color palette with its long racemes of smoky blue violet flowers that rise above aromatic foliage. The striking color is the darkest we have seen for an Agastache. 'Purple Haze' blooms prolifically from July until a hard frost! It remains compact in a container with an early pinch. 'Purple Haze' is very tolerant of heat and dry conditions and prefers well-drained soil. The name originates from the Greek word aga, meaning "very much," and stachys, meaning "spikes," referring to the many flower spikes. One of the easiest and most rewarding perennials to grow, this award winning 'Purple Haze' is a tremendously long bloomer. It is useful for adding a spot of color to the garden late in the season when many other plants are finished. Its foliage smells distinctly like black licorice when crushed, thus its common name, Anise Hyssop. If you'd like to restrict the height of this tall perennial, pinch back its blue-green foliage in spring before the flower buds are formed.

 

Plant Facts:Mature Height 2 to 3 feet

Mature Spread 1 to 2 feet

Soil Type Well drained

Moisture Moderate

Mature Form Upright

Growth Rate Moderate

Sun Exposure Full sun

Flower Color Blue violet

Foliage Color Green

Zones 6-9