| Common Name: Korean Mint Family: Lamiacea Genus: Agastache Species: rugosa Cultivar or Variety: 'Alabaster'
Characteristics of Plant
Agastache rugosa 'Alabaster' is also sometimes called Agastache rugosa 'Alba' for short. This is plant with a lot of fragrance. If you rub the leaves, a smell like anise rises up.
In cooler climates this plant is a half-hardy perennial and is best grown as an annual. It does well down to temps of 5F. In warmer climates it grows as a perennial.
About mid season tall flower spikes of white flowers that look like bottle brushes appear and are especially attractive to butterflies and bees. Plant will reseed on its own or seed can be saved for those in cooler climates. |
Life Cycle
Annual
Perennial
Zone Hardiness up to
Zone 7
Zone 8
Zone 9
Endangered Species
No
Heirloom
No
When to Sow Seed
Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring
Germination Temperature
Winter Sow
Seed Sowing Depth
1/16"
Seed Needs Light to Germinate
Yes
Days to Germination
10-14 days
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Part Sun/ Part Shade
Plant Height
2 - 4 feet
Plant Form
Upright
Branching
Blooms
Yes
Bloom Form
Above Foliage
Flower Color
White
Fragrance
Mild
Nutritional Needs
Moist
Fertile
Yes
Reproduces By
Seed
Stem Fragments
Cutting Flower
Yes
Attractive to Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Bees
Additional Uses
Containers
Borders
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