Scientific name: Agastache rugosa
Possible uses: angina, coughs, lung ailments
Part of plant used: roots, leaves
Description: Perennials with strong upright stems topped with dense spikes of small flowers. Many species have fragrant leaves. About 30 species, native to North and Central America and to Asia. This Asian species resembles our native anise hyssop, but it grows larger (to 5 ft. tall) and has mintier aroma and taste. Small rosy purple flowers bloom from early summer through fall. Zone 5.
How to grow: Full or part sun. Ordinary oil. Pest-free and easy to grow. Self-sows readily, but the seedlings are easily uprooted. Good fr meadow or prairie gardens. Transplant seedlings or propagate by dividing large clumps in early spring.
Sources
Refer back to the Sources post to see the exact books that I used!
Taylor's Guide in Herbs
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