{"title":"Native Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlants native to North America, the ones that belonged here before any of us did. Echinacea, wild bergamot, evening primrose, skullcap, and gumweed support local pollinators and adapt well to our weather. Native medicinals are a way to grow the old knowledge where it started.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"anise-hyssop-live-plant-agastache-foeniculum-3-5-inch-pot","title":"Anise Hyssop Live Plant (Agastache foeniculum) 3.25 Inch Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnise Hyssop (\u003cem\u003eAgastache foeniculum\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most generous plants in the herb garden - tall spikes of lavender-blue flowers from midsummer until frost, fragrant blue-green foliage with a sweet anise-mint character, and a seemingly endless procession of bumblebees, honeybees, and butterflies working the flowers from morning to evening. The dried flowers and leaves make an exceptional herbal tea with a naturally sweet, anise-like flavor that needs no added sweetener. It is beautiful, useful, fragrant, and easy to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAnise Hyssop thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It tolerates a range of conditions including dry soil and heat, performing well in Missouri summers. Plants reach 2-4 feet tall and self-seed readily - allow some plants to go to seed each year for a continuous garden presence, or deadhead for a tidier planting. Hardy throughout most of North America; dies back in winter and returns reliably. A long-blooming, low-maintenance perennial that earns its space in every medicinal herb garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAnise Hyssop is native to the north-central prairies of North America and has been used by various Native American peoples of the plains and Great Lakes regions, who valued the aromatic leaves primarily for teas and as a flavoring. The Cheyenne, Ojibwe, and other nations incorporated it into their herbal practices. It has been embraced by contemporary herbalists for its pleasant flavor profile, gentle character, and the ease with which it grows. The leaves and flowers are harvested at peak bloom for teas and aromatic preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare on Arrival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWater upon arrival and settle in a sunny spot for a day before transplanting. Anise Hyssop is adaptable and establishes readily. Plant after your last frost date in well-drained soil. It does not need rich soil and actually performs well in average to lean conditions. Water during establishment, then reduce frequency. Expect flowers in the first season. Allow some self-seeding for a continuous presence, or deadhead spent spikes to encourage continued blooming through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou Might Also Like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAnise Hyssop anchors a collection of aromatic native herbs. Pair with \u003cstrong\u003eRose Mint Agastache\u003c\/strong\u003e for color variation within the same genus. \u003cstrong\u003eCatmint\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHyssop\u003c\/strong\u003e extend the blue-purple aromatic theme. For a complete native pollinator garden, combine with \u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWild Bergamot\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eGoldenrod\u003c\/strong\u003e for season-long bloom and wildlife value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt Zenobia's Garden, every plant is grown on our 8-acre farm in Perry County, Missouri - tended by hand with attention to soil health, plant vitality, and botanical integrity. We grow medicinal herbs because we believe in them, and we want the plants that leave our farm to thrive in yours. Questions about your order or your plants? 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The plant has a delicate, refined quality - nothing showy, nothing dramatic - that suits its traditional reputation as one of the most genuinely gentle nervine herbs in the American botanical tradition. It is a plant that asks you to slow down to appreciate it, which seems appropriate for an herb associated with calming the nervous system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSkullcap thrives in partial shade to dappled sunlight and prefers moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil - conditions that mimic its native woodland edge habitat. It tolerates more shade than most medicinal herbs and is a good choice for lightly shaded spots in the garden. Plants reach 12-24 inches tall and form slowly spreading clumps over time. Hardy throughout most of eastern North America. A quiet, unassuming plant that rewards careful siting with steady, reliable growth year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSkullcap holds a prominent place in both Native American herbal tradition and in the American Eclectic botanical tradition of the nineteenth century. Various eastern woodland Native American peoples used it in traditional practice, and it was one of the most important nervine herbs in the Eclectic pharmacopoeia. Contemporary herbalists consider it one of the most valuable calming herbs in the Western tradition, distinguished from gentler herbs like chamomile by its specific affinity for the nervous system. The aerial parts are harvested at peak flowering for the highest quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare on Arrival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWater upon arrival and keep consistently moist - Skullcap does not tolerate drying out well. Settle in a shaded location before transplanting. Plant after your last frost date in a partially shaded spot with humus-rich, moist soil. Mulch well to retain moisture and moderate soil temperature. This plant will not thrive in hot, dry, sunny conditions - the right site is essential. Water consistently through the first season. Established plants are more forgiving but still prefer moist conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou Might Also Like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSkullcap is a cornerstone nervine herb and pairs naturally with \u003cstrong\u003eLemon Balm\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMotherwort\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eValerian\u003c\/strong\u003e in a complete calming herb collection. \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Vervain\u003c\/strong\u003e complements it in the American folk nervine tradition. For other herbs with deep Native American and Eclectic botanical significance, add \u003cstrong\u003eBoneset\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWild Bergamot\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Cohosh\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt Zenobia's Garden, every plant is grown on our 8-acre farm in Perry County, Missouri - tended by hand with attention to soil health, plant vitality, and botanical integrity. We grow medicinal herbs because we believe in them, and we want the plants that leave our farm to thrive in yours. Questions about your order or your plants? 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They bloom prolifically from midsummer through fall, drawing bees and butterflies in numbers. The seed heads that follow persist through winter, providing food for goldfinches and visual interest in the frozen garden. It is a plant of genuine beauty and genuine substance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEchinacea thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is native to the prairies of central North America and is exceptionally drought-tolerant once established. Rich, moist soil can produce floppy growth - average to lean, well-drained conditions suit it best. Plants reach 2-4 feet tall and form slowly expanding clumps. Deadhead spent flowers to extend bloom or leave seed heads standing for birds. Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor. 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