Complete Guide to Anise Hyssop - Grow/Care/Germination/Uses

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Anise Hyssop is a flowering perennial native to North America. It has a long bloom time, lasting most of the Summer and will attract a huge variety of pollinators. In this guide I show you everything you need to know to successfully grow this plant.
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[@wordsofaction-christianfic4102]

Good grief this is like the best informative video ever on a flower. The amount of editing plus so much personal video - well done!

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you so much!

[@wordsofaction-christianfic4102]

@@growitbuildit Your welcome.

[@tarawatterson4188]

Another great comprehensive review of a native plant with gorgeous footage. Nailed it !

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Tara!

[@suedunlop3514]

I have just planted out about twenty of these, but didn't know about full sun. I may move a few now. Thanks for all the information. Very helpful. From West Wales

[@FrederickDunn]

This is a terrific and very comprehensive video. I will be sharing about this video and of course, Anise Hyssop with my viewers this coming Friday. It's an extremely valuable pollen and nectar plant for honey bee keepers. What a bonus that it also can deter rabbits and deer. I'd like to get an acre going, we'll see how that goes. I planted 23 from pots and bees were attending to it within minutes. They quickly located it via the strong scent. Thanks again, very VERY helpful.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Frederick! I'm very happy you found it helpful. You should be able to save a lot of seed from your plants that are blooming now. I'll be watching your video this Friday then!

[@FrederickDunn]

@@growitbuildit Thank you!

[@timmiller2192]

@FrederickDunn Ha Ha got here because of The way to Bee podcast Hi Fredrick!

[@calliewalker7740]

I started this plant in February, using the winter sowing method. They did great! I just potted them up into quart size pots and I was pleasantly surprised by the aroma of black licorice that filled the room. I am so looking forward to seeing them bloom. I love your very informative videos on native plants. Please keep them coming.

[@growitbuildit]

That is good news Callie - you're going to love these flowers this year. And thank you so much for the kind words!

[@deshgouri]

Thank you so much for all the hard work in putting this information together! This is a great example for KZbinrs that great videos can be made without any irrelevant music or any gibberish or personal stories! 😉

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Gouri! I'm very happy you enjoyed it and found it helpful. And I am with you on the format - I just want information, not entertainment!

[@vmr6771]

You were recommended by Frederick Dunn on growing Anise Hyssop. Very thorough and interesting video I will look for some at the nursery to get me a jump start; otherwise, seed it is.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you! You're going to love this plant. I just watched Mr. Dunn's video - he definitely did a great job showcasing Anise Hyssop.

[@owlislike]

I can confirm Anise Hyssop's resistance to deer. I planted it in my mom's yard which is a nap and chill spot for her local deer population and they have never touched it. It is so beautiful and easy to grow it is well worth the minimal effort it takes to get it established.

[@growitbuildit]

I couldn't agree more.

[@rickwalker5203]

Went to garden center yesterday (Late October in Ohio) this plant was covered in bees! So had to have it for my pollinator garden. Now I know EVERYTHING there is to know, thanks to your video. Keep up the good work!

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Rick! My goal was to give all the info I possibly could in an efficient manner! It sounds like I achieved that goal. Good luck sir!

[@robinmartin4464]

Nice channel! Mr. Dunn told me about it.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Robin! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I just watched Mr. Dunn's video. It was beautiful.

[@AcornHillHomestead]

I assure you this plant is almost 6’ tall in my cottage flower bed and I have tons of them. This year I transplanted it into my largest garden and it turned out to be the star of that bed because my clumps are very large. I am in zone 4 upper midwest and have really sandy soil mulched with grass clippings and wood-chips. Its early October and they are whats keeping the bees going now along with my sedum. I even had a few white ones and they grew from the same seed. We have a large wooded lot surrounded by forest and these plants are never bothered by wildlife. I love them. The seeds have blown to other beds and easily spread to other areas of my yard. They look beautiful when swaying in a breeze. Our soil is very poor in spots and this plant doesn’t care.

[@growitbuildit]

That is excellent Janette. I've never seen mine go taller than 3', but perhaps that is conditions or local genetics. But do you think there is a chance that this could be it's cousin, Purple Giant Hyssop? That one gets 4-5' tall. Just a thought - here are some pictures if you wanted to compare - growitbuildit.com/purple-giant-hyssop-agastache-scrophulariaefolia/

[@janinawaz4596]

I enjoy watching the native birds like goldfinch and chickadee perch on the seed heads and eat the seeds. I really enjoy these seminars on individual plants. They're beautiful, relaxing, and thoroughly informative.

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome - I appreciate the kind words. I'll try to keep up the content.

[@billmatheson3057]

I just found your plant videos and I believe they are one of the best series on KZbin. Very informative, well presented, great photography. Good source of info for a plant novice or seasoned professional.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Bill - I appreciate it. And I'm glad you are enjoying them!

[@billmatheson3057]

Yes sir! I am a professional landscape designer with a degree in Landscape Architecture from NCSU School of Design in Raleigh. After 25 years as a designer I am still happily learning more about plants every day and don't ever plan on stopping. Keep making your videos and i will keep watching and learning. Thank you!@@growitbuildit

[@growitbuildit]

@@billmatheson3057 Thank you for that Bill - I really appreciate the kind words.

[@venicelight1320]

Thank you for your superlative information and visuals, as always! Purchased three small Anise Hyssop plants from a nursery three years ago, planted them individually in large round planter pots (one 20" and two 16" diameter). All three are incredibly lush, healthy, and thriving in the outdoor planters, which have been left outside every winter (Zone 7a). Anise Hyssop is a summerlong pollinator super magnet! (Then, last summer discovered another bee super magnet at the nursery ("Lesser Catmint" Calamintha nepeta), absolutely swarming with happy bees. Bought three, planted each in a round planter (1x10" + 2x12"), and all have overwintered perfectly outdoors!)

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Venice! This is a tough plant that seems to do well in containers. Our past winter was extra cold for this area, and that may have killed it off. But none the less, it returns everywhere else with vigor. Really a wonderful plant to have around.

[@fernly2]

Can you say that AH gives honey bees what they need to produce propolis? This is a good antibiotic so should be helpful in controlling mites. Any ideas exactly what the bees need to make propolis.

[@growitbuildit]

I'm sorry Fern, I'm really no expert in honeybees

[@suzycowan5072]

@@fernly2 - Try doing a full Google query on what is needed for Bees to produce Propolis, or you can do a query search in KZbin for Bee Apiaries, or how to raise and care for Bees in their Bee Hives. I hope this helps. I know that I watched a video sometime in the past year of a content creator who was cleaning his Beeswax for candle making and he mentioned Propolis in his video, I remember because it was the first time I heard about bees needing Propolis in order to seal off their hives and that harvesting carefully for medicinal properties. Good luck and God Bless

[@8cupsCoffee]

Such a great plant. And with all that pollination, it's easy to collect viable seed.

[@growitbuildit]

They produce a lot of seed. And yet, I don't get many volunteers. But I have them in a 'highly competitive' area.

[@lifescansdarkly]

Been looking at this plant lately, perfect timing! I love plants that do double duty as tea plants and pollinator attractants. (Bee balm is another classic.)

[@growitbuildit]

Hi Daniel - I agree with the 'double duty' flowers. Spicebush (although a shrub) really does double duty! You don't necessarily have to grow them either. If you can locate a patch you can go forage the leaves, twigs, or the berries. I've grown to love just munching on the berries as I hike. Around here (South PA, zone 6) they berries usually ripen in September.

[@lifescansdarkly]

@@growitbuildit Interesting, I hadn't heard of Spicebush before! Looked it up and it seems like a great one to include.

[@FrederickDunn]

Hi, Joe! I just used your link to order Anise Hyssop seeds. I have a great indoor starting system and I have high hopes for the 2023 growing season. Thanks again!

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Frederick! Good luck!

[@FrederickDunn]

@@growitbuildit Do you recommend a specific grow light system, or starter plugs, etc?

[@growitbuildit]

Winter sowing of seed is the way to go. Easiest way to start native plants.

[@growitbuildit]

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[@katiecannon8186]

BTW: It’s really easy to root by cuttings. Which I accidentally found out as wind knocked my newly planted ones to bits. So I just put the stems in a pot. And now I’m getting ready to plant them. Just now. Just as your video popped up!

[@growitbuildit]

Nice - I had not tried that with this plant.

[@FrederickDunn]

HI Katie, can you explain the method of planting the cuttings? I am very interested. Thank you.

[@katiecannon8186]

Your garden is just so beautiful.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Katie!

[@evergreen8965]

Thoroughly enjoying your channel! Happy gardening.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Evergreen - same to you!

[@According2kai]

This was highly informative! Thank you

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome Kai - I'm happy you enjoyed it.

[@rebeccasmith8567]

Excellent. One of the best to grow.

[@growitbuildit]

I couldn't agree more Rebecca. I'm growing some of it's cousin, Purple Giant Hyssop this year too.

[@kittypawers8996]

Found seeds of hyssop and had no idea what this plant is about, thank you so much for sharing knowledge ❤ well made informative video without any annoying stuff, great job!

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you so much! Good luck getting started with these wonderful flowers.

[@catgal1102]

Wonderful video! I just planted some of these in my front yard and have been amazed at how fast they are growing. Love it! Thanks for all the specific information - I’m going to save this video so I can watch it later as my plants continue to develop.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you! I'm very happy you enjoyed and found it useful. Good luck on your plants!

[@LeanneD4]

Such a great pollinator plant!

[@growitbuildit]

Hi Leanne, They are awesome!

[@cengizhangulluz584]

Rarely seen quality content.. thanks so much for your effort sir o7 !!! :)

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you very much Cengizhan!

[@JaneFeibelman]

Thanks for this helpful video. I have Hyssop in my garden and will be harvesting the seeds now that I have watched this. Next up I'll be watching your winter sowing video. Oh - found your wonderful channel through Mr. Frederick Dunn! 🙂

[@growitbuildit]

Excellent Jane - good luck with your plants and winter sowing. I must thank Mr. Dunn for the shout out!

[@JaneFeibelman]

@@growitbuildit Thank you. I'm sure I'll be learning a lot here. Do check out Mr. Dunn's page - The Way to Bee. It's quite fabulous. Enjoy!

[@amyburkins6528]

Great and informative video as usual!

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Amy! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@glennknudsen9157]

Thanks for another excellent video. Last month I installed a new pollinator garden in my front yard and included plants I’ve seen in your videos-anise hyssop, baptisia australis, monarda didyma, etc.

[@growitbuildit]

Excellent Glenn - you may want to get some liquid fence. Although most of what you list off are definitely deer/rabbit resistant, young plants and foliage will often get browsed.

[@glennknudsen9157]

@@growitbuildit Thanks Joe, I’ll look into that. My biggest problem right now is squirrels-they love to dig around in new beds and try to wreck everything.

[@Cathy_MidwestHome_Hens]

I just bought one of these!! It was the only one left at Lowes. So glad I got it. Sounds like a winner!

[@growitbuildit]

They are winners - you won't be disappointed.

[@tamar1211]

Hi, I just started to watch your complete videos and I think that they are wonderfull!!! I am slowly starting my garden and winter sowed Anise Hyssop from seed that I bought from praire moon nursery. I really appreciate the tip about planting early. I really appreciate how detailed your videos are and the link to your page yelps so much. I'm in 6a in central Massachusetts. Such a great native plan in my area. Thank you

[@growitbuildit]

Hi Tamar - I'm glad you found us! And I really appreciate the kind words. I try to make my videos as useful as possible to someone interested in a particular species or topic. Good luck with your new plants!

[@PearlSanborn]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share all of this valuable information!

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome Pearl!

[@cathyplantlover2862]

I love this plant i let it take over a large section of my garden its so beautiful among my other plants 😍 ❤

[@growitbuildit]

I couldn't agree more Cathy! It is a wonderful plant.

[@katiecannon8186]

I’m literally planting some right now. And just decided to take a break and - bam! - here’s your video !!!!! That’s so funny.

[@growitbuildit]

Lol - That is funny Katie!

[@jujubee7351]

Another great video! Good job explaining everything about Anise

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you again! Very happy you enjoyed it.

[@Bill-the-flower-pot-man]

Great video and I really liked your website. I'm trying Anise Hyssop in my UK garden for the first time this year and the information you have supplied is invaluable. Many thanks and kind regards, Keith

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you so much Keith! I'm glad you are enjoying our videos/articles. Good luck, you will love this flower.

[@davidhayes5382]

Fantastic video full of wonderful information.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you David! It is a wonderful flower and I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@dankeener3307]

Love this plant! Something I noticed is that it reseeds in areas of less competition from other plants like on the edge of our rain garden next to a macadam street and the slightest crack between our house and driveway. Each year I transplant from these areas and have plenty to share with neighbors and friends.

[@growitbuildit]

Nice - I haven't had them in low-competition areas, but had heard about the self-seeding.

[@ramseykerkula7758]

Idk if you are still active on older videos but this helped me massively and my Anise Hyssop are thriving I also live in a very heavy deer and reindeer area. Suburban Philly and they have not bothered any of my culinary herbs which I mainly grow. Here's my list of my active plants 1. Anise Hyssop 2. Arugula 3. Basil 4. Dill 5. Kale 6. Marigolds 7. Microgreens 8. Mint 9. Parsley 10. Peppermint 11. Rosemary 12. Sage 13. Thyme

[@growitbuildit]

I can definitely see why they aren't bothering the herbs. Most the time (but not always) if you can smell the leaves, they tend to leave it alone.

[@ObsessiveAboutCats]

Wonderful video, very succinct, told me everything I needed to know and several things I didn't know I needed but I do. Thanks.

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome Amanda!

[@alice_rabbit8345]

Thanks for this! I picked up a small one last fall. Hope to see lots of pollinators!

[@growitbuildit]

You're going to love it Alice! They are wonderful plants.

[@bonnieashe5400]

Thorough, well organized video that gives me confidence to try growing Anise Hyssop in my central Mass garden. Thank you!

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you so much - and good luck to you!

[@brentsims9114]

Fantastic video!

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Brent! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@mereplants3449]

Beautiful plants

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you!

[@olaysirisavath5358]

Thanks for clear information. U are the best !!

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome Olay - good luck!

[@gogr2409]

After I initially watched this video about a year ago, I bought one from a local nursery. I put it in front of my knockout rosebush thinking it would be a nice accent. However, it is now humongous and totally overshadows my knockout rosebush. I will have to relocate it when it goes dormant. I can’t touch it now because it is full of bees from morning tonight. It is a beautiful plant. Thanks for this great video.

[@growitbuildit]

Wow - that is crazy big for Anise Hyssop. Mine never get more than 3'. Last year I planted a cousin of it, Purple Giant Hyssop. It grows much taller and my plants are already 4' tall, but not shading anything out.

[@rhondahammonds8699]

I grew tons of it in Glen Burnie, MD and now have it growing in zone 7B in Vernon Hill, Va. It is very prolific!!

[@growitbuildit]

Yes they are! In wilder settings they don't seem to self seed that much though.

[@michellahatherill6804]

This is a super helpful video. Thank you

[@growitbuildit]

I'm very happy you enjoyed it Michella!

[@judyingram-kh1vm]

Thank you for sharing this with us, great video.

[@growitbuildit]

I'm very glad you liked it Judy - thank you

[@judyrocha1590]

Lots of great info tkx 😊

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome Judy - glad you enjoyed it

[@amyreed8121]

great video! I bought a couple pots at a nursery for my flower beds a couple years ago and it has quickly become a favorite of mine. I wanted to grow lot more for a cut flower garden (great vase life) without buying from a nursery so I bought some seeds. Fingers crossed I can get lots of plants from these seeds, I will be referring to this video come late winter when I start germination.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Amy! Glad you found the info helpful. I'm sure you going to do great germinating a lot of seeds - I've always had very high germination rates on this species.

[@stevenwright901]

love these vidoes, I don't have the space for a garden - but I like learning about these species nonetheless.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Steven! That is quite a compliment!

[@marybethracenausbaum9881]

Excellent video. Thank you!!

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome!

[@tomsoles]

What a great informative presentation - thank you!

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Tom - I am very happy you liked it!

[@debandrews7415]

Lots of good information. One of my favorite plants. Mine grew 5 feet second year.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you! That sounds like you might have Purple Giant Hyssop, a cousin of this one. Or just extremely fertile soil!

[@caraberkebun_yangbenar]

I don’t think i’ve ever known that flower.. but that’s good guide.. thank you

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome - it is a great flower to have around.

[@jgrdunc1081]

great video! thank you for all the video and information! can't wait to try growing it!

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome Jgr - I'm glad you enjoyed it. Good luck!

[@reginastevenson-swint8676]

My God this is very very specific ❤❤❤❤. THANK YOU.

[@growitbuildit]

You are welcome Regina. Good luck!

[@GT-vs2fm]

Bee's LOVE this plant. I mean LOVE it!

[@growitbuildit]

Truth!

[@plantedbythebeach8010]

Really helpful. Thank you.

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome, I'm very happy you found it helpful!

[@irisalosavalos1945]

Thanks you so much Sir. I enjoy this information so much

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome Irisalsos! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@noraalvarado8178]

Great video as always!! I winter sowed it this year and looking foward to planting it out next week or so. I'm in zone 6a in N.Y and our last frost date is around may 15th.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Nora! You will love this flower.

[@carolegabrielson4330]

Thank you so very much! Wow, so.much information! All I Ned to know as I am just now starting my adventure of growing a butterfly, and bird flower garden. I am excited!

[@growitbuildit]

Excellent - I'm glad I could help you out Carole. Good luck on your new pollinator garden!

[@missygilly9917]

Happy to see this video after buying & enjoying this plant last summer. Mine grew to 6’ in one season, so I guess it likes where I planted it. It was full of bees, butterflies & occasional hummingbird. A definite winner!

[@growitbuildit]

These are wonderful flowers that really do bring in tons of pollinators!

[@charlesbale8376]

Enjoyed the video and found the information very useful.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Charles - I'm glad you found it informative & helpful. It's a great plant to grow.

[@daytonaexpress7160]

Im gonna be growing some of this in my Costa Rica garden... hopefully! Thanks for the heads up.

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome! Good luck!

[@bluebowser3121]

I love your videos. Always a pleasant surprise when you upload. ^_^

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Bowser! I appreciate it!

[@judyrocha1590]

Thank u for ur information I really enjoyed ur video 😊

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome - glad you enjoyed it Judy!

[@dianaholvik2554]

Thank you. Great info. and such a joy to watch in February (I'm in Ontario, Canada). Beautiful gardens, and beautiful video.

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome Diana. Spring will be here before you know it.

[@MrBeachbums5]

Very well done! Thank you.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Lance!

[@DorisLandry-fu4gm]

Love your info thank you.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Doris. I'm happy you enjoyed it.

[@scrotusmaximus3043]

One of my favorites, always a great pollinator attractor. I use em around my backyard garden and a few in the front to keep the HOA off my arse.

[@growitbuildit]

Hahaha - keeping the HOA away is a pain!

[@AB-vb2mm]

Nice introduction 😉I tried Agastache the first time in Europe and liked it very much! Now I have ordered different species.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you AB! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It is a wonderful flower and it really great for pollinators.

[@AB-vb2mm]

Sorry I just discovered your answer!

[@TheThreeStudious]

This is great

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you!

[@mattlubas4038]

Love these ! They are super easy to maintain and come back yearly ..mine grow about 5ft high lasts till late fall!

[@growitbuildit]

Wow! 5'? I would almost wonder if it is another member of the genus, Purple Giant Hyssop.

[@mattlubas4038]

@@growitbuildit must be another member but they are great come back every year tons of bees butterflies humming birds . Some even get taller then me and I’m 5’5 so must be giant ones

[@beverlybelcher3423]

Thank you so, so much!!!

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome Beverly!

[@ewynkoopinWi]

Nice work . . . I enjoyed the variety of close-up photos and slow-speed video clips. I've grown Anise Hyssop for years (in northwest central Wisconsin) and have promoted natural reseeding in my garden. Anise Hyssop is a lovely, versatile native plant. (I was surprised not to see any milkweeds nearby. Your garden beds would be prime spots for it.)

[@growitbuildit]

Hi Ellen, thank you for the kind words. And I did get some great footage. I had much more I that I could've added, but there is only so much time in the video. The main milkweed I have right now is Butterfly Weed, although it was not blooming concurrently with the others. My Swamp Milkweed is gone, although I replant it every couple years. It kind of gets overtaken with all the other plants I have around the micro-prairie.

[@sonofthunder.]

beautiful,

[@growitbuildit]

They are awesome flowers Mark.

[@johnhuber5184]

Awesome - You cover all aspects. I have not seen and heard so much info (with links) yet. Thanks Pinching if appropriate with time of year could be added though as if plants tend to flop or for extended bloom. But very well made

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you John - glad you enjoyed it

[@johnhuber5184]

And I just watched your smooth aster video where you do mention pinching - so I take that back ….perfect

[@FWWMVY]

Thanks!

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you SO MUCH! That is VERY generous

[@MeghanHonert]

I must be cursed growing Anise Hyssop. I can’t figure it out! Great video. Very informative. Thank you.

[@growitbuildit]

Hi Meghan - where are you having problems? Germinating, or just in general?

[@andrew7637]

I would like to reiterate what he said that this was one of the busiest plants the pollinators we're attracted to in my garden. I would easily say top favorite for bees where I had it planted. It's not native to my area and I'm making it an exception to include it in my garden for my mostly regional native pollinator garden. Highly recommend this.

[@growitbuildit]

^^^100%

[@bomashishalisa6434]

I was hopefully planning to plant some anise hyssop, but it looks as if living in northeast Tennessee may not be a good place. We are in zone 7 and I did note that it grows up to zone 9. I'm going to give it a try. Thank you so much for all this wonderful information.

[@glennknudsen9157]

I think you’ll be fine. I’m also in Zone 7 (Virgina) and these plants do well here. My local Master Gardeners group planted an anise hyssop in their demonstration garden last year and it was a beast-over 4’ tall and 6’ in diameter with hundreds of flowers! The Queen of the garden for sure!

[@barneygimble8497]

I think this video was made in zone 7

[@growitbuildit]

@Barney - Zone 6. But within miles of 'zone 7'. I guess it depends on the year what zone I'm in. @ bomashisha Lisa - Glenn is right. You can grow this plant in TN!

[@bomashishalisa6434]

@@glennknudsen9157 oh wow - that sounds awesome. Gonna give it a try. So excited. Thank you very much.

[@bomashishalisa6434]

@@barneygimble8497 Thank you so much.

[@maddieprivate1]

I am a new gardener. I just had 3 anise hyssop plants come up in my side bed. I don't know how they got there but I'm very excited about the free perennials and can hardly wait until they bloom.

[@growitbuildit]

Excellent - good luck with your new free plants Maddie!

[@grayco2853]

Very interesting video. Fredrik Dunn suggested you channel.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@farstrider79]

Everytime I'm interested in a plant, you seem to have made a video about it!

[@growitbuildit]

I'm on it!

[@farstrider79]

​@@growitbuildit I'm having a strange year with germinating seeds. I direct sowed some of these earlier in the spring and they germinated very quickly, the they seem to refuse to get past about 1/8-1/4 inch. And I've had a fair bit of die off. I've pulled some out and put them in different growing mediums in different spots to see if I can salvage the crop. I something similar with zinnias, but they seem to be finally taking off now that we've gotten so e hot days here in 7b.

[@growitbuildit]

Good work!

[@squirrelsarepeopletoo6678]

Hi Joe, I just found your channel quite by accident and subscribed. Anise Hyssop also has white flowers. Mine self seeds like crazy which I don't mind. I have it in a bed with native coneflower which also self seeds along with some salvia and daylilies. The bees and butterflies have a field day. Happy gardening from the Pocono mountains Pa. Zone 6A

[@growitbuildit]

Sounds good - I've not seen a white version, but I did start growing Purple Giant Hyssop, which actually has white flowers. But it is much larger. I really haven't had the self-seeding issue at all

[@quidditistful]

This may be the best KZbin video I’ve ever seen 😅 thank you! Do you get frost where you are?

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you so much! Yes it freezes here, I'm in Pennsylvania, zone 6

[@pepercat17]

Love the video bro. My bf just planted some. 😅though I did buy an established plant at our local nursery too. Haha. I need blooms this year dang it! Haha

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Casey - it will definitely bloom this year. You'll be good to go.

[@jeffburke170]

Can confirm, blooms in first year from seed in 5b. Winter interest, too. Sturdy stocks with the funky flower hears intact, all winter long.

[@growitbuildit]

The winter interest is something I forgot to cover. But this is definitely one of the best attractors of bees I have in my garden.

[@sherrystacyrn589]

Your knowledge and presentation is exceptional. I'm fairly a new subscriber to your channel & website. Can you tell me please your growing zone? I'm in 7b at the Tennessee Georgia line. I love your flower beds. Also, do you sell seeds or starts from a site?

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Sherry! I'm in Southern Pennsylvania technically in zone 6, but close to the border of zone 7. And I'm sorry, but I do not sell seeds or plants. This is just a hobby!

[@robsollars1981]

Great video! How many species of caterpillar have you observed feeding on the folliage?

[@growitbuildit]

Hi Rob - I haven't paid close enough attention. But outside of the one I show in the video I believe I saw 1-2 other species on it. But I never ID'd them.

[@rainygardens8350]

Right on time

[@growitbuildit]

Did you just sprout some?

[@rainygardens8350]

@@growitbuildit started some early March. Will start some more! The cultivar is astello indigo

[@rosetekstar5806]

Thank you, Frederick Dunn sent me!

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you - and thank you to Frederick!

[@marielemonnier1036]

I've never winter-sown or stratified my anise hyssop seeds and the germination rate is always very good. I tend to collect the seeds in winter, though. Maybe that helps.

[@growitbuildit]

I try to always give the official recommendation of seed preparation/ dormancy. Just because there are many variables that can go into breaking dormancy, and they aren't always known. But I too have germinated this seed in cooler evening April temps, with no winter sowing. I'm not certain I could replicate that in hot temps of June though.

[@FrederickDunn]

Thank you, Marie, that's very helpful information.

[@contestwill1556]

really nice video. I will say that I ordered seeds and decided to just skip cold stratification and start indoors like a month ago - the germ rate is probably lower than with cold stratification but each cell still had several seedlings germinate with a small pinch over each. so don't think you necessarily missed the boat if you didn't start cold stratification yet and are willing to use your seed a little less efficiently. either that or the seed purveyor stored the seeds in the cold or something, idk

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you for noting this Will - I've had a few others say similar things about this seed.

[@Julescoming]

Please do more of these types of videos. Is this flower similar to bee balm? It’s foliage looks similar.

[@growitbuildit]

Hi Wat - I will. Both Anise and Beebalm are in the mint family, so they definitely have some similarities. The square stem is usually the dead-giveaway. And mint family plants often spread, but this one does not. At least I have seen absolutely no evidence of it spreading by rhizomes.

[@paz1798]

Waiting for seeds and hope they will thrive at our summer house (west coast Norway)!

[@growitbuildit]

Hope they arrive soon - good luck!

[@georgealderson4424]

A great video beautifully presented. Thank you sir! I have heard of hyssop from the Bible and wondered if it would be attractive to bees and butterflies and now I know! Living in northern UK it seems not to be a problem since it needs the stratification to start so I will give it a try! Blessings and peace

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you so much George. This Hyssop is not the same as the Bible though, as this particular species is native to North America. But, it is a lovely plant nonetheless, and will definitely attract bees and butterflies to your garden!

[@georgealderson4424]

@@growitbuildit Thanks. I will have a look next time I am in the garden centre where I bought the Melua Apple Blossom and see what they have on offer to give the bees a buzx which in turn gives me a buzz too! Blessings and peace

[@simangelemariemkhize5831]

Thanks for the informative tutorial. I'll be planting it for the first time and over and above it's beauty, I hope that it will help me as a deterrent to monkeys. I'm in South Africa.

[@growitbuildit]

The leaves really do have a strong flavor. Good luck!

[@arcticchar837]

Thanks for another awesome and informative video! Would you consider making a royal catchfly video? I noticed you had one in a previous video, and I am attempting to grow some currently.

[@growitbuildit]

Hi Arctic - that is in the plans, but probably not until next year. I just don't have enough footage. Most of my catchfly were between a pair of cedars last year and didn't fare too well, so I just moved them to a new location. I've also started another dozen or so plants from seed. I can try to write up a profile on this plant soon though with plenty of pictures. Also - the plant you saw in another video...I did briefly catch a hummingbird at it last Summer. Just an fyi.

[@growitbuildit]

Hi Arctic - I published the Royal Catchfly article. Also, all plants seem to be ok that I moved. The taproots on them are pretty short. At least for 2nd/3rd year plants. growitbuildit.com/royal-catchfly-silene-regia/

[@fergusdangerfield156]

Wonderful video, thanx for posting. Is ths plant any good for making liquid feed/ fertilizer like nettles and comfrey??

[@growitbuildit]

Hi Fergus - I am afraid I do not know if it would work using Anise Hyssop.