Best Fall Anise Seeds in 2026

Beautiful - Full color packet of large Leaf Thai Basil (Ocimum basilicum). This carefully selected variety can easily be grown indoors in your kitchen or outdoors in the garden. There is actually enough seed to do both. Minimum of 400mg (about 330 seeds).

Productive - Basil germinates in 5-14 days when soil temps are 70-85°F. Plant 1/4” deep and space 12-18” apart in an area with full sun. This variety will grow 12-18” tall with a spread of 24" . This variety will mature in 64-70 days, but you may begin to harvest as soon as your plant has 3 or 4 sets of leaves. Plant in USDA Zones 10-12.

Strong and Sweet Flavor - Sweet Large Leaf Thai Basil has large tender leaves that taste somewhat like anise, with a strong, pungent, sweet aroma. It makes a wonderful addition to stir fries, pad thai, and other authentic asian dishes.

Purple Giant Hyssop thrives in light, well drained soil and full sun or partial shade, and should be planted after the last frost of spring. It can also be planted in late fall for spring germination.

Since the seeds need light to germinate, sow them on the surface of the soil 6" apart and thin them to 12" when the seedlings appear. Germination may take as long as 3-4 weeks. This hyssop is part of the mint family, this wildflower brings a pleasant & rich scent to any herb garden.

This fragrant herb has a pleasant fragrance and is a lavender color, also a member of the mint family.

EDIBLE HERB- The entire Bronze Fennel plant is edible, from its feathery leaves and flowers to its stalks and even its seeds. A slightly sweet flavor with hints of licorice and anise will develop as the plat matures.

POLLINATOR PLANT- Bronze fennel is a perennial deciduous herb native to the Mediterranean that thrives in growing zones 5-11. Bronze Fennel flowers are great for pollinators and a favorite among many butterfly species!

EASY-TO-GROW- Ideal temperature for germination is between 70-80°F, you can expect seedlings to emerge in 7-14 days after planting. 8-12 inches apart in well-drained soil and full sun.

Chervil is a popular herb where its root and leaves are used. The chervil herb root for example, is used raw or cooked, but should be done with caution as some reports indicated the root to be poisonous. The raw root is rather tough, but has a nice, aromatic, starchy flavor.

Chervil is an 8 - 16 inch tall annual herb growing in USDA zones 3 - 8.

When cooked it becomes floury and sweet with a peculiar flavor that is excellent and unlike any other vegetable. Peeling the roots ruins the flavor. The root is about the size of a small carrot. It can be harvested when the foliage dies down, usually in July/August from an autumn sowing, and stored like potatoes for later use.

Just sow basil plant seeds evenly by covering them with about ¼-inch of soil. Keep the soil moist and make sure you remove any weeds. The growing basil seeds should germinate within 1-2 weeks at 70-85 deg. The seedling can be recognized by D-shaped seed leaves that will have the flat sides facing toward each other

Common Name (s): 'Anise'. Ornamental flowers with purple-tinted leaves. Fragrance and taste is similar to anise. 2'-2 1/2' tall. 'Cinnamon'. Flowers and stems are purple in color.

Ocimum basilicum, commonly called basil, is a native of Africa and Asia. Tradition has it that basil was found growing around Christ's tomb after the Resurrection,

Names. Anise Hyssop / Agastache foeniculum / blue giant hyssop / Fragrant giant hyssop / the lavender giant hyssop. USDA Hardiness Zone. 4-9.

Edible. The soft, anise-scented leaves are used as a seasoning, as a tea, in potpourri, and can be crumbled in salad. 

Easy to grow. Anise hyssop is tolerant of many soil types and is easy to grow. Grow anise hyssop in full sun to partial shade. It tolerates a wide range of soils as long as there is good drainage.

LIGHT & SOIL: It should be grown as in average, evenly moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It prefers organically rich loams. If grown in too much shade, plant stems tend to elongate and fall over.

TALL: It is a tender perennial or subshrub that exhibits a bushy, somewhat open habit with upright, branching, square, dark green stems typically growing 3-5’ tall.

BLOOM PERIOD: Two-lipped, tubular, deep blue flowers with purple-blue calyxes bloom in axillary and terminal spikes from mid summer into fall.

LIGHT & SOIL: Enjoys full sun or light shade in average, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Organically rich loam is preferred. Avoid too much shade or the plant might fall over.

TALL: Grows up to 3-5 ft. tall, and spread to 4-5 ft. wide.

BLOOM PERIOD: Blooming from mid-summer to fall to the delight of hummingbirds and butterflies.

EDIBLE FLOWERS- Anise Hyssop's lavender-colored flowers have a minty licorice flavor that can be enjoyed in hot or cold teas, mixed into salads, or atop yummy baked goods. These delightful little flowers elevate any dish and are sure to impress!

POLLINATOR PLANT- Anise Hyssop is a perennial deciduous herb that is native to North America and thrives in growing zones 4-8. Growing this pollinator favorite is a great way to attract bees and butterflies to your yard. Don't forget you can support your local ecosystem while adding beauty to your outdoor space.

EASY-TO-GROW- Ideal temperatures for germination are between 68°-70°F; expect seedlings to emerge in 7-16 days. Plant in full sun 12-18 inches apart in well-draining soil. Anise Hyssop reaches maturity at 75 days and will remain hardy down to 20°F.

HARDINESS ZONE.4-8

GROW.Seeds need light to germinate, so barely cover the seeds. They should germinate in 1-4 weeks; cold, moist stratification improves germination.

WHEN TO PLANT.Spring

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 4–8

Plant Dimensions: 24"–48" tall

Variety Information: 2"–6" long lavender-blue flower spikes