Hardy to zone 6. Many cultivars available. The leaves are nicely scented, but not reminiscent of anise, in my opinion. Y, Salvia roemeriana - Cedar Sage. This compact Texas native blooms in the spring - much earlier than most other Salvias.
Many cultivars are available at any garden center and in seed catalogs.
Plant tall red ones for best hummingbird results. Perennial but killed by frost, so it's treated as an annual here. Y Salvia splendens 'vanhouttei' - Van Houtte's Sage. An early selection, close to the wild form of S. splendens . Spectacular 4'x4' plant covered with burgundy flowers all fall.