Organic Purple Giant Hyssop (Agastache rugosa) "Korean Mint" – 100+ Seeds, Fragrant Blooms for Pollinator Gardens & Herbal Uses

Agastache rugosa

Minimum: 100+ seeds

Transform your garden into a pollinator haven with Organic Purple Giant Hyssop (Agastache rugosa), a fragrant and visually stunning herb that produces tall spikes of lavender-purple blooms. This beautiful perennial is beloved by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it an essential addition to any pollinator garden. Not only does it offer aesthetic appeal, but its leaves and flowers can also be used for herbal teas, remedies, and culinary purposes.

Key Features:

• Fragrant Blooms: Striking lavender-purple flower spikes that emit a sweet, anise-like fragrance.
• Pollinator Magnet: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, promoting biodiversity in your garden.
• Herbal Uses: Leaves and flowers can be used in teas, herbal remedies, and for culinary purposes.
• Easy to Grow: A resilient, low-maintenance perennial that thrives in a variety of garden settings.
• Drought Tolerant: Once established, Purple Giant Hyssop is drought-tolerant, making it ideal for water-wise gardens.

Growing Tips:

• Light Requirements: Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. Aim for at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.
• Soil: Grows best in well-draining soil with moderate fertility. It adapts well to sandy or loamy soils.
• Watering: Water regularly during establishment, but reduce watering once the plant is mature as it is drought-tolerant.
• Spacing: Space plants 12-18 inches apart to allow for healthy air circulation and growth.
• Bloom Time: Enjoy blooms from mid-summer through fall, providing long-lasting color and fragrance in your garden.

Uses:

• Pollinator Gardens: A must-have for attracting beneficial insects like bees and butterflies, helping to maintain a healthy ecosystem.
• Herbal Tea: The fragrant leaves can be used to make a soothing, anise-flavored herbal tea.
• Culinary Uses: Use the leaves as a seasoning in savory dishes or salads for a unique flavor.
• Medicinal Uses: Traditionally used in herbal remedies for respiratory health and digestive issues due to its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Why Choose Organic Purple Giant Hyssop? Organic Purple Giant Hyssop is a versatile plant that not only enhances the beauty of your garden with its vibrant blooms and fragrance but also serves multiple functional uses. It’s an excellent choice for gardeners looking to attract pollinators while also enjoying the plant’s culinary and medicinal benefits. Easy to grow and maintain, this perennial will bring life, color, and fragrance to your garden year after year.