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Korean mint

Agastache rugosa

Pollinator FriendlyDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Agastache
Family: Lamiaceae
Common Names: wrinkled giant hyssop

About this plant

A short-lived, herbaceous perennial to about 80cm. The edible leaves have an aniseed flavour and the spikes of purple flowers, produced all summer and into autumn, are very attractive to bees

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

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Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in reasonably well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Remove spent flowering spikes through the season

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be affected by powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks SlopesCottage Informal

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years