An extra sweet strain of Anise, this herb is used to make one of the best herb teas with the leaves possessing a naturally sweet, wonderful anise taste & fragrance. It has lovely purple flowers that the bees love, so great as a herbaceous border to attract pollinators and other beneficial insects.

When to Plant
Zone 1: October - April
Zone 2: September - May
Zone 3: Anytime
Zone 4: Anytime

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Soil Ensure your soil is nutrient rich so prepare it with fresh manure and compost a fortnight before planting. Likes a well-drained soil type.

Soil pH Level 6.5-7.0

Position Full sun but won’t mind a little afternoon shading.

How to Plant Sow directly into your patch when daytime temperatures regularly surpass 18-20 degrees. If still too cold, propagate in seed trays and transplant when conditions have improved.

Spacing 20-30cms

Depth 0.5-1cm

Companion Plants With its strong aroma and tall lilac flowers, it attracts an array of pollinators, in particular bees

Approximate no. of seeds 100

Note: We source all of our seeds locally and in small batches to ensure they remain at their maximum viability for germination

Hyssop "Anise" Heirloom seeds