Korean Licorice Mint Seeds (Organic)

Korean Licorice Mint (Agastache rugosa) is a hardy perennial herb with heart-shaped leaves, purple flower spikes, and a pleasing licorice scent. Unlike spreading mints, it grows in tidy clumps, and its leaves and flowers work well in salads, as a seasoning in cooking, or brewed into teas.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Agastache rugosa
• Type: Hardy perennial herb, organic
• Days to maturity: 65 or more days
• Germination: 15 to 21 days
• Soil temperature: 60 to 75 degrees F
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/8 inch
• Spacing after thinning: 16 inches
• Height at maturity: 4 feet
• Seeds per pack: about 25 (about 68,747 per 1 oz bulk)

Best for

• Herbal teas and culinary seasoning
• Pollinator gardens that attract bees, butterflies, and birds
• Herb beds, borders, and clumping plantings
• Ornamental flower spikes
• Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant growing

How to grow

Sow 1/8 inch deep in soil around 60 to 75 degrees F. Seeds germinate in 15 to 21 days. Grow in full sun to partial shade and thin plants to 16 inches apart. Plants reach about 4 feet and mature in 65 or more days, reseeding easily for continuous blooms. Regular harvesting encourages fresh growth.

Flavor profile

Sweet and anise-like with a clean licorice note, pleasant in teas, desserts, and savory dishes.

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