This herb grows 18-24 inches tall. The seeds are delicious with a sweet, licorice flavor. The seeds are most often used in cakes, tea and beverages. The leaves can also be used in cooking as well. Sown with coriander (cilantro), anise will germinate better. (Annual)

Packet size: 1 gram

Anise (Annual) - Sow seeds in rows at a depth of 1 /4". Lightly composted soil is recommended. Plant when soil is warm, after last frost. They should sprout in 4 - 6 days. Do not plant too early as germination takes warm soil. Seeds and leaves are harvested. Tucson Planting Information: Plant seeds in spring.