Agastache foeniculum is a hardy, herbaceous perennial native to North America, particularly the north-central United States and parts of Canada. It belongs to the Lamiaceae family and is recognized for its aromatic foliage, which emits a strong anise or licorice scent when crushed. The plant typically grows upright to about two feet tall and is crowned with dense spikes of small, tubular lavender to violet-blue flowers. Blooming occurs from mid-summer to early fall. The leaves are ovate, often coarsely toothed, and arranged oppositely along the square stem. While the typical wild form has green leaves, ornamental cultivars exist with chartreuse or variegated foliage. The flowers and leaves are both edible and are used in teas, garnishes, and traditional herbal remedies for respiratory ailments and digestive discomfort. Photographed in Virginia.