Agastache rugosa

Agastache rugosa

9x9 cm
€5,90
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Agastache rugosa
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Agastache rugosa

Agastache rugosa

€5,90
Organic
Sustainable
Locally grown

Agastache rugosa — commonly known as Korean mint or anise hyssop — is one of the most rewarding drought-tolerant perennials you can grow. A member of the Lamiaceae family and close relative of lavender and sage, it produces tall, architectural blue-violet flower spikes from July through to October, drawing bees, bumblebees and butterflies in extraordinary numbers. Hardy to −25 °C in well-drained soil, it thrives in full sun with minimal care, making it an ideal choice for xeriscaping, gravel gardens and low-maintenance borders.

The stems are well-branched, the foliage is coarsely toother and spicy-scented, and the flowers themselves carry a faint spice — making them unusual and delicious as a garnish in salads.

In sunny climates with free-draining, poor soil, Agastache thrives where other perennials struggle. Its flowering period stretches from summer to the first frosts, it requires little maintenance, attracts heaps of pollinators, and is largely disease-resistant provided there is good drainage. 
Flowering June, July, August, September
Flower Color Blue
Frost Tolerance −25 °C
Size 50cm H x 40cm W
Soil Dry, Well-Draining. Seems to have a preference for neutral to mildly alkaline soils.
Origin Mexico
€5,90
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🪴9x9 cm

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🌱 Grown in our nursery

💦 High drought tolerance once established
☀️ Sun-loving: Performs best in full sun but tolerates partial shade.
👍 Low-maintenance: Aromatic foliage deters some pests, and the plant requires minimal care.
🌸 Long flowering period
Size
Gardening Tips

✂️ Agastache is a vigorous rebloomer so deadheading regularly will keep the display going for a very long time

❄️ in Nouvelle-Aquitaine it survives in the ground with no protection. In colder, wetter continental zones further north or east, a light mulch of dry leaves over winter is good insurance — it's the combination of cold and wet that does the most damage, not cold alone.

Exposure/Soil: aim for at least six hours of sun per day, ideally south- or west-facing.

The Botany

The genus Agastache has deep roots in two very different worlds. It encompasses around 30 aromatic species native to central and eastern Asia, Mexico, and the United States

The name itself is telling: it derives from the Greek agan ("very much") and stachys ("ear of wheat"), a reference to the dense, abundant flower spikes that have made it beloved by gardeners and foragers alike.

'Pink Pop' specifically traces its lineage to Agastache austromontana (also classified as A. astromontana) — a species from the dry mountain highlands of the American Southwest and northern Mexico, where it evolved in rocky, sun-baked soils under a punishing sun. This heritage explains everything about its character: its toughness, its drought tolerance, its indifference to heat.


'Pink Pop' sits in a somewhat fluid taxonomic space — variously listed under Agastache pallidiflora, A. austromontana, and A. astromontana depending on the source. Modern hybrids of the genus tend to offer showier flowers and better winter hardiness than the straight species and 'Pink Pop' benefits from exactly this kind of careful selection — compact, floriferous, and considerably more garden-reliable than its wild ancestors.
The Myth

Long before it became a garden plant, agastache had a quiet life as a useful herb.

The leaves were used by Pueblo peoples for seasoning meats, and the plant has a documented traditional use for treating fever and coughs.

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