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Herbaceous Perennial

Agastache rugosa 'Little Adder'
  • RHS Plants for pollinators

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 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H4
Botanical 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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