Agastache rugosa Korean mint (Labiatae)

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Agastache rugosa
Korean mint
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The Agastache rugosa plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea, Siberia It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Korean mint.

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Latin Name:  Agastache rugosa
Common Name:  Korean mint
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  (Fisch.&Mey.)O.Kuntze.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Grassy places in mountains, especially by streams, and in valleys all over Japan[58].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a sunny sheltered position and a well-drained soil[200]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. The flowers are very attractive to bees[244].

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