Agastache rugosa

Agastache rugosa is a useful perennial with tall spikes of lavender-blue flowers from July to September. It attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and beneficial insects. It also makes a good cut flower.

The licorice-mint flavored leaves can be used for teas and recipes that call for mint. It is also used in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Agastache rugosa self sows. Deadhead if you don't want more seedlings. It blooms the first year from seed. Drought tolerant and deer resistant. Native to Korea and Vietnam. Hardy in zones 5-9.

height 30" spacing 18"

Sowing Agastache rugosa Seeds

Start agastache seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Or sow outdoors after the last frost date. Barely cover the seeds with soil. Full sun.