How much sunlight does my Fragrant Giant Hyssop need?

Fragrant Giant Hyssop requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Fragrant Giant Hyssop?

Fragrant Giant Hyssop does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Fragrant Giant Hyssop?

Fragrant Giant Hyssop should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Fragrant Giant Hyssop?

Fragrant Giant Hyssop grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Fragrant Giant Hyssop be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Fragrant Giant Hyssop can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Fragrant Giant Hyssop?

Fragrant Giant Hyssop can be propagated by division into new individual plants. Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below! If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet. Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

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Q: Is Fragrant Giant Hyssop easy to care for?

Fragrant Giant Hyssop is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Fragrant Giant Hyssop?

Fragrant Giant Hyssop prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Also known as

Anise-Hyssop, Anise-Hyssop, Blue giant hyssop, Agastache anethiodora, Anise hyssop, Fragrant giant hyssop and Lavender giant hyssop

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Agastache foeniculum

Genus

Agastache

Family

Lamiaceae

Order

Lamiales

How to care for Fragrant Giant Hyssop

Water

How often to water your Fragrant Giant Hyssop

Fragrant Giant Hyssop needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.