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Family name : Lamiaceae Scientific name : Agastache foeniculum Common name : Lavender hyssop Native American name : Lakota: ''wahpe' yata' pi'' Agastache foeniculum is a(n) perennial herb, which grows 0.6 m to 1 m in height. This species is commonly found growing in moist areas. The leaves are opposite, ovate, greenish above, and whitish beneath. Agastache foeniculum has lavender to bluish purple flowers that bloom from July to August. Additional Notes : Flowers are 5 toothed, and appear in whorls, in a simple terminal spikelike arrangement. Click here for more information about the life cycle of Agastache foeniculum. Horticulture Notes     Glossary Seed Collection : Collect seed in September   Germination : Fall sow or stratification  Vegetative Propagation : Easily planted by division of rootstock cuttings  Soils : Sandy (well drained)  Light : Full sun  Water : Moist  Notes : The seeds smell like licorice.

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