AGASTACHE rugosa (Purple Giant Hyssop, Korean mint)

AGASTACHE rugosa (Purple Giant Hyssop, Korean mint)  is an aromatic plant of the mint family.  It is a herbaceous perennial plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is native to East Asia, including Korea, China, and Japan. Wrinkled straight flowers are the host for pollinators. Agastache Rogusa plants have short life. Eye-Pleasing fresh purple color makes its popularity among cottage gardens, beds and butterfly gardens. Due to the maximum blooming, Agastache Rogusa plants have admiration among gardeners. 

Purple Giant Hyssop grows to a height of 2 to 4 feet (60 to 120 cm) and has square stems that are covered with fine hairs. The leaves are oval to lance-shaped and have a toothed margin. They are medium to dark green in color and have a slightly rough texture. The plant produces spikes of tubular flowers that are purple to lavender-blue in color and bloom from mid-summer to early fall. The flowers are highly attractive to pollinators, especially bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Purple Giant Hyssop prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. The plant is often used in mixed borders, herb gardens, and cottage gardens. It is also used in teas and as a culinary herb, as the leaves and flowers have a strong minty aroma and flavor. The plant has been used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.