Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic 
Anise Hyssop inhabits widely scattered areas in the northern United States and Canada. Though indigenous to only a few Pennsylvania counties, in the Mid-Atlantic it grows easily in well-drained soil. Its pretty flower spikes, which attract myriad pollinators [WATCH A NEW VIDEO] all summer, add a vertical layer to the garden; its leaves and seeds add an anise flavor to teas, salads and baked goods.

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