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H10
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| Description
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ANISE HYSSOP (Agastache anethiodora) P |
| Unit Price(£) |
1.45
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An erect, branched perennial herb. Toothed leaves and square stems. It is a member of the mint family, and has an anise-like aroma. The leaves are ovate-triangular, green above and with soft grey hairs below. Flowers are purple-blue, two-lipped, in a dense terminal spike 4 - 8 cm long. It blooms from June to September. It grows up to 1m tall. Bees love it, and are purported to make good honey from its pollen.
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300 plants |
Uses:
Anise originates in North America used as a breath-freshener, as a tea, and as a sweetener. The Leaves are used as poultices for sores. It is used in dried flower arrangements and essential oils. It is a good source of nectar.
How to grow Anise Hyssop:
Sow the seeds outside in the spring or late summer. The seed can be grown in any good garden soil that retains moisture preferably in the sun. If you wish to sow the seeds inside they need to be placed in a box of seed compost during the growing season. Cover the seeds. Prick out when large enough to handle and grow in smaller pots. Plant out from spring to September.
Sow the seeds outside in the spring or late summer. The seed can be grown in any good garden soil that retains moisture preferably in the sun. If you wish to sow the seeds inside they need to be placed in a box of seed compost during the growing season. Cover the seeds. Prick out when large enough to handle and grow in smaller pots. Plant out from spring to September.
Propagation also by division of the root in spring Anise Hyssop is a most decorative plant and with its large flower heads will attract the bees.
Recipes
Anise originates in North America used as a breath-freshener, as a tea, and as a sweetener. The Leaves are used as poultices for sores. It is used in dried flower arrangements and essential oils. It is a good source of nectar.
How to grow Anise Hyssop:
Sow the seeds outside in the spring or late summer. The seed can be grown in any good garden soil that retains moisture preferably in the sun. If you wish to sow the seeds inside they need to be placed in a box of seed compost during the growing season. Cover the seeds. Prick out when large enough to handle and grow in smaller pots. Plant out from spring to September.
Sow the seeds outside in the spring or late summer. The seed can be grown in any good garden soil that retains moisture preferably in the sun. If you wish to sow the seeds inside they need to be placed in a box of seed compost during the growing season. Cover the seeds. Prick out when large enough to handle and grow in smaller pots. Plant out from spring to September.
Propagation also by division of the root in spring Anise Hyssop is a most decorative plant and with its large flower heads will attract the bees.
Recipes
Anise Hyssop Butter Cookies:
Ingredients:
1.) 1 Cup all-purpose flour
2.) ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
3.) Pinch of salt
4.) 7 ounces sweet (unsalted) butter, cold and cut into small pieces
5.) 1 teaspoon vanilla
6.) 2 tablespoons anise hyssop, minced
1.) 1 Cup all-purpose flour
2.) ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
3.) Pinch of salt
4.) 7 ounces sweet (unsalted) butter, cold and cut into small pieces
5.) 1 teaspoon vanilla
6.) 2 tablespoons anise hyssop, minced
Fit your food processor with the plastic blade. Add flour, sugar, and salt. Add the butter and process until ingredients are just combined, normally takes about 2 minuets. Add vanilla and anise hyssop flowers, process fpr an additional 2 minuets. Remove the doyugh from the processor and shape it into a ball. Roll it into a 1 inch thick log and wrap it with waxed paper. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven at 375
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F. Unwrap the log and slice it into ¼ inch rounds. Place cookies on a un-greased cookie sheet. Bake for 7 to 10 minuets or until lightly golden. This recipe makes about 36 cookies
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F. Unwrap the log and slice it into ¼ inch rounds. Place cookies on a un-greased cookie sheet. Bake for 7 to 10 minuets or until lightly golden. This recipe makes about 36 cookies
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