Agastache rugosa 'Little Adder'
Korean mint 'Little Adder'
Compact, bushy, upright herbaceous perennial about 45cm tall, with aromatic, dark green, oval to lance-shaped leaves and long whorled spikes of tubular two-lipped purple-blue flowers which are very attractive to pollinators all through summer to autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Blue Purple | Green | ||
Autumn | Blue Purple | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Agastache are herbaceous perennials with simple, aromatic leaves and small 2-lipped tubular flowers in whorls forming dense spikes, in summer and autumn; some are rather tender but can be grown as annual bedding
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil preferably in full sun with shelter, ideal for container cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead throughout the season to encourage more flowers
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews
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