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Foraging Anise Hyssop

Agastache foeniculum

Typically in season from July to September in the northern hemisphere. Found in Grassland, Disturbed ground. Has toxic lookalikes, so check carefully.

Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)

Photo: (c) Alan Prather, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Alan Prather · iNaturalist

When Anise Hyssop is in season

Typical window in the northern hemisphere, peak July to September. The southern hemisphere runs about six months offset, and your own timing depends on local weather, so check your town.

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Where it grows

Anise Hyssop is usually found in Grassland, Disturbed ground.

⚠ Look-alikes & safety

Similar species: Catnip, Purple giant hyssop, Hyssop. Only forage with a confident ID.

Take Anise Hyssop into the field

Open Anise Hyssop in the Forage app for its full field guide entry with more photos, key features and toxic lookalikes to check against. Add it to your watchlist and the app pings you the moment it comes into season at your exact spot, worked out from live weather, elevation and billions of occurrence records.

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Anise Hyssop: common questions

When is Anise Hyssop in season?

Anise Hyssop is generally in season from July to September in temperate northern regions. The exact timing shifts with latitude, elevation and each year's weather. Check the Season Finder for your own location.

Where does Anise Hyssop grow?

Anise Hyssop is usually found in Grassland, Disturbed ground.

Is Anise Hyssop safe to forage?

Similar species: Catnip, Purple giant hyssop, Hyssop. Only forage with a confident ID. Never eat any wild plant, berry, nut or mushroom unless you are completely certain of the identification. Check every find against a reliable field guide, and when in doubt, don't.

One note before you head out

Forage helps you discover and identify wild plants, but identification is never 100% certain. Many edible plants have toxic lookalikes. Never eat anything you find based only on what this app tells you. Always confirm with a field guide, an experienced forager or a local expert. The season score tells you where to look, too: it’s not a guarantee. Mind conservation law and property rights as well.

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