An extra sweet strain of Anise, this herb is used to make one of the best herb teas with the leaves possessing a naturally sweet, wonderful anise taste & fragrance. It has lovely purple flowers that the bees love, so great as a herbaceous border to attract pollinators and other beneficial insects.
Soil: Ensure your soil is nutrient rich so prepare it with fresh manure and compost a fortnight before planting. Likes a well-drained soil type.
Soil pH Level: 6.5-7.0
Position: Full sun but won’t mind a little afternoon shading.
How to Plant: Sow directly into your patch when daytime temperatures regularly surpass 18-20 degrees. If still too cold, propagate in seed trays and transplant when conditions have improved.
Spacing: 20-30cms
Depth: 0.5-1cm
Companion Plants: With its strong aroma and tall lilac flowers, it attracts an array of pollinators, in particular bees
Approximate no. of seeds: 100
Note: Seeds are sourced locally and in small batches to ensure they remain at their maximum viability for germination.
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