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Korean Licorice Mint

Korean Licorice Mint / Bae Cho Hyang has aromatic edible foliage and dark purple blossoms that are very attractive to beneficial insects, especially bumblebees.

Size: BULK: 1,500 seeds (1 gram)

Korean Licorice Mint (Agastache rugosa; Bae Cho Hyang in Korean) is a perennial plant with aromatic edible foliage that forms spires of dark purple blossoms that attract beneficial insects, most especially bumblebees. The young foliage has a purple, almost black hint to it, and eventually matures a matte green. Excellent minced in salads or for a delicious tea, especially blends. 

Other common names include Blue Licorice, Indian Mint, Korean Mint, Patchouli Herb, Purple Giant Hyssop.

 

Common Name:
Korean Licorice Mint
Scientific Name:
Agastache rugosa
Description:
A fragrant anise/mint-scented herb with culinary and tea uses. Produces beneficial insect attracting flowers.
Plant Lifespan:
Perennial
Cold Hardiness (F):
Zone 4a (-30 to -25)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:
Early Spring (Mar 21 - Apr 20), Mid Spring (Apr 21 - May 20), Late Spring (May 21 - Jun 20), Early Summer (Jun 21 - Jul 20), Mid Summer (Jul 21 - Aug 20), and Late Summer (Aug 21 - Sep 21)
Seeding Depth:
0
Days to Sprout:
5-14
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
60-70
Plant Spacing:
18-36 in.
Plant Height:
2 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
70

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