Korean Licorice Mint Seeds (Organic)

Korean Licorice Mint is a fragrant and ornamental herb known for its lush green leaves and sweet, anise-like flavor. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, Korean Licorice Mint matures in about 70-80 days and reseeds easily, ensuring continuous blooms. The tender leaves are suited to brewing teas, flavoring desserts, or adding a licorice twist to savory dishes. This versatile herb is also valued for its traditional herbal history and ornamental beauty, making it a great choice for herb gardens, borders, or pollinator-friendly spaces.

Variety Details

• Botanical name: Agastache rugosa
• Plant type: Perennial
• Growth habit: Upright
• Crop category: Herb
• Kitchen profile: Korean Licorice Mint is a fragrant and ornamental herb known for its lush green leaves and sweet, anise-like flavor.
• Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
• Product format: Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option

Sowing & Growing

• Soil Temperature: 60-75°F
• Planting Depth: 1/8"
• Germination: 15-21 Days
• Height At Maturity: 4'
• Days to Maturity: 65+ Days
• Sun/Shade: Full Sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 16"

Match Korean Licorice Mint to the light, soil, and temperature information recorded for the species. Some herbs are direct sown, while others benefit from a protected start or species-specific pretreatment, so retain the packet for reference. Keep seed media from drying during establishment without leaving it saturated. Once plants are growing, harvest modestly so foliage remains for continued development. Assign perennial herbs a long-term location, and consider containers for species with a spreading habit.

Regular harvesting encourages fresh growth and ensures a steady supply of aromatic leaves throughout the season.

Add this unique and flavorful herb to your garden for both culinary and ornamental delight.

Before sowing Korean Licorice Mint, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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