Agastache

Agastache rugosa comes from regions of China and Japan. Its toothed leaves resemble nettle leaves but do not sting, and when rubbed between fingers, they release a minty-anise fragrance. It is a stable, upright growing plant. Hardy and robust, it successfully handles our winters too. Interesting for cutting even after flowering. It lasts 7 days in a vase. Black Adder is a stout and, with its dark color, strikingly contrasting cultivar with a very long flowering period.

Agastache rugosa originates from regions of China and Japan. Its toothed leaves resemble nettle leaves, but they do not sting and release a minty-anise scent when rubbed between fingers. It is a stable, upright growing plant. Hardy and robust, it successfully handles our winters. Interesting for cutting even after flowering. Lasts 7 days in a vase.

Most hybrids available here come from plants originating in North America and Mexico. It is characterized by a delicate overall appearance. An elegant plant with small fragrant leaves, it blooms continuously during the summer with plenty of tiny florets and attracts butterflies and bees.