{"product_id":"korean-mint-agastache-rugosa","title":"Mint, Korean","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"383\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eFragrant Medicinal Herb with Purple Blooms and Cooling Flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eKorean Mint (Agastache rugosa) is a hardy, aromatic perennial herb with upright growth, serrated green leaves, and tall spikes of lavender-purple flowers that bloom through the warm months. Unlike true mints, \u003cem data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"597\"\u003eAgastache rugosa\u003c\/em\u003e does not spread aggressively, forming a tidy clump that fits beautifully into herb gardens, pollinator beds, and food forests. The leaves release a sweet, cooling aroma with notes of anise, mint, and basil, while the flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects in abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eThis plant thrives in heat and sun, grows quickly, and offers both ornamental beauty and practical harvests. Its long bloom season, strong stems, and vibrant color make it a standout whether planted in the ground or in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Culinary Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eIn Korea, China, and East Asia, Korean Mint—known as Baechohyang—has been used for centuries as both a culinary herb and a medicinal plant. The leaves are brewed into soothing teas traditionally used to support digestion, reduce heat in the body, and calm the stomach. In cooking, the fresh leaves are used to flavor soups, dumplings, rice dishes, and herbal broths, adding a bright, refreshing note. In traditional herbal medicine, \u003cem data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eAgastache rugosa\u003c\/em\u003e is valued for its aromatic, balancing properties and is still widely used today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eWhy Grow Korean Mint?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eAromatic leaves for tea, cooking, and herbal use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eLong-blooming purple flowers loved by pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eClump-forming growth that won’t take over the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003eHeat-tolerant, drought-resilient once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003eBeautiful and functional addition to edible landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":44436132724871,"sku":"A3-C4-AMG-M","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0299\/9743\/2967\/files\/IMG_5975.png?v=1775835722","url":"https:\/\/liveaquaponics.com\/products\/korean-mint-agastache-rugosa","provider":"Live Aquaponics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}