Anise (Pimpinella anisum) is a lovely flowering annual herb, with a highly recognizable licorice scent profile. Native to the Middle East and Northern Africa, it's been used for centuries by many ...

Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) though its name suggests otherwise, is neither anise nor hyssop but belongs to the mint family. Its leaves emit a delicate fragrance similar to anise, with some ...

If you’re looking for a lovely, easy-to-grow, pollinator-friendly plant for your garden, this might be the one for you. Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is an upper Midwest native, hardy in Zones 4 ...

Standing in front of a wall of colorful seed packets makes it easy to believe that every herb should be planted in a starter tray, but trying to sprout anise or rosemary from scratch often results in ...

Anise is one of the world’s oldest and best-loved spices, flavoring the food, drink, and medicines of many cultures since ancient times. Anise is native to Egypt and the Mediterranean region. It is ...

If you grow anise plants, you’re beginning to see the development of their unusual fruit. Florida is home to two handsome species of anise shrubs that adapt well to average garden conditions, despite ...

I have been growing anise hyssop, Agastache foeniculum, for 15 years or so. I am a lover of black jelly beans, so I love any licorice flavored herbs or spices, such as tarragon, anise seed, fennel, ...