i planted one of these in the spring. beautiful plant...the only thing is its habit is tall and spindly. id like it to be shorter and fuller. when is a good time to cut them back to achieve this look? thanks in advance

Hi Duke105077,

I don't grow Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) but I'd think pruning in spring after all chance of frosts and freezes would be the best time.

I googled to see if I could find any information about pruning and found this article that says to prune a young plant in spring for a bushier specimen or cut the plant back in late winter to allow new stems to emerge the following spring. http://www.gardeningknowhow.co... and on this page it says to cut back as needed and to cut back to 1" above the soil in fall. http://www.seattleurbanfarmco....

This page says if you plan to dry the leaves, snip them 6" above the ground: http://naturehacks.com/tips-fo...

Hopefully members who grows these beauties will pop in with advice!