Korean Mint

Latin Name: Agastache rugosa

USDA Hardiness: 7-10

Native Range: TEMPERATE ASIA: China, Japan, Korea, Primorye, South, Taiwan,Russian Federation. TROPICAL ASIA: Vietnam,

Edibility Rating: 4 / 5

Medicinal Rating: 3 / 5

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Medicinal Uses

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Seed | Edible Uses: Condiment TeaYoung leaves - raw or cooked[177]. A strong anise-like fragrance, they are normally used as a flavouring[183] or as an addition to the salad bowl[238]. We find them a bit coarse and too strong for use as a salad[K]. The leaves can be used as a tea substitute[183]. A pleasant flavour[238]. The seed is possibly edible[177]. No further details. The seed certainly should not be poisonous, but it is very small and its use would be very fiddly[K].

Cultivation

Prefers a sunny, sheltered position and well-drained soil[200]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. The flowers are very attractive to bees[244]. Leaves and flowers can be harvested from mid-summer to early autumn when the plant is fully blooming. Flowers from mid-summer to early autumn.

Known Hazards

None known

Habitats

Grassy places in mountains, especially by streams, and in valleys all over Japan[58]. Sunny, more or less stony meadows from the lowlands to elevations of 1500 metres[275].