Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Lavender Hyssop
MainColor	White
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	August
ImageUrl	Agastache-001
Photographer	DP
Location	Glyndebourne
Human Toxicity	Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A fragrant perennial with upright spikes of purple flowers and aromatic leaves smelling of anise or liquorice. Agastache foeniculum is a pollinator magnet, loved by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It adds height and scent to herbaceous borders.

Distribution

Native to North America; grown ornamentally in UK gardens but not naturalised.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Used traditionally by Native Americans as a tea for coughs, colds, and fevers. Its essential oils have mild antimicrobial and soothing properties.

Edibility  

Edible. Leaves and flowers can be used in salads, teas, or desserts for a sweet aniseed flavour.

Human Toxicity

Generally safe; excessive consumption may cause mild digestive upset.

Pet Toxicity

Not Toxic

Active Compounds

Methyl chavicol, limonene, and rosmarinic acid.