Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuntze
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 511 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906745
Common Names
- Agastache rugosa
- Rugose Agastache
- Rugose Agastache Grass
Description
Agastache rugosa (also called Korean Mint, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to East Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Agastache rugosa has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agastache rugosa has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, with a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agastache rugosa is a fast-growing, low-maintenance plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Agastache rugosa
Agastache rugosa is native to the temperate regions of North America, from Canada to Mexico.
Agastache rugosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agastache rugosa?
Agastache rugosa
What is the common name of Agastache rugosa?
Rugose Agastache
What is the natural habitat of Agastache rugosa?
Agastache rugosa is found in wet meadows, marshy areas, and along streams in the western United States
Species in the Agastache genus
Agastache aurantiaca,
Agastache breviflora,
Agastache cana,
Agastache coccinea,
Agastache cusickii,
Agastache eplingiana,
Agastache foeniculum,
Agastache mearnsii,
Agastache mexicana,
Agastache micrantha,
Agastache nepetoides,
Agastache occidentalis,
Agastache pallida,
Agastache pallidiflora,
Agastache palmeri,
Agastache parvifolia,
Agastache pringlei,
Agastache rugosa,
Agastache rupestris,
Agastache scrophulariifolia,
Agastache urticifolia,
Agastache wrightii,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,