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Anise

  • Maturity72 Days
  • Height1 to 1½ feet

This easy-to-grow herb is most often used to flavor many desserts but also attracts butterflies! Pretty in the flower border too. White umbel flower heads are borne on dark purple stems. The leaves and seeds have a mild licorice scent and flavor used in cooking and perfume.

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Growing guide

Sowing

Can be sown early in the spring in a sunny, well-drained location. Plant seeds ? to ¼ inch deep.

Thinning

Thin to 6–8 inches apart when plants are 2 inches tall.

Germination

Germinates in 7 to 14 days depending on soil and weather conditions.

Remarks

Watch plants carefully after flowers form to ensure harvesting the seed before they fall to the ground.